At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we tell all of our patients we want to see them for a cleaning and checkup every six months. It’s the best way to maintain your dental health, but in this post we’ll get a little more specific. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme dental caries […]
Family dentistry
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
If you’re afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry is for you. Good news! Dentistry is nothing like it was when you were a kid. Maintaining your dental health has never been easier or more comfortable. There Is No Reason to Avoid […]
Oral Health For Derry Diabetics
Many our of Vanguard Dental Group patients with diabetes have dental health problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many dentists have noticed no increased risk of dental disease among […]
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants provided by Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material that is applied […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family dentistry
In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry. Let us set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr. Jones. We listen carefully as he explains the aesthetic problems that he […]
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are an increasingly common form of self-expression. This blog post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you may expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You […]
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
To achieve the best dental health and a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Derry NH, your strategy should be to contact Vanguard Dental Group. Your teeth may seem like pieces of bone growing in your mouth, but they are actually living structures. That hard surface of enamel covers an interior filled […]
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Vanguard Dental Group
The results of some dentistry can be extremely visible, like porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. But in this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we’re going to discuss some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, sensational smile: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings Tooth-colored fillings, […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, dental exams are a key practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! The team at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is your partner in dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next dental exam because they seem unnecessary. But exams are truly one of the best […]
Debunking Dental Myths
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH focuses on three common dental health-related myths. Debunking time! All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those […]
