At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we remind you that oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene keep both in good shape. When brushing your teeth, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle pointing the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush […]
Family dentistry
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is for you. We discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. We see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes […]
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can […]
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In this blog post, we discuss jaw pain. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of jaw pain. Here are some of the possible causes: Infection A localized infection can trigger or aggravate jaw pain. An infection puts […]
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is for parents of teenagers. You may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As they grow toward independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. Some teens skip meals, while others eat ramen noodles for lunch and dinner. Braces can hinder proper […]
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH twice a year for a checkup and cleaning may at times seem inconvenient. But there is more to it than clean teeth and peace of mind: you may benefit in ways you never guessed. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned once every […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Our teeth are alive. Yours are, too. But it’s easy to forget that fact, and take teeth for granted. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we never take teeth for granted – but then, we look at teeth every day, and as dental professionals understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. […]
Vanguard Dental Group In Derry Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Healthy teeth and gums are a critical part of your overall health. An unhealthy smile can erode confidence, cause embarrasment, and make eating and speaking difficult. The team at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH wants to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy so that they don’t adversely affect you in any way. We […]
Beautifying With Bonding
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, our toolkit is filled with tools for fixing most types of smile imperfections with cosmetic dentistry. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have had a lot of attention. In this post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively […]
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, one of our roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of our patients have problems with mouth sores, thus the topic of this post. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, it is essential to come in […]
