Since teeth don’t grow and the enamel is not made of living cells, it’s easy to forget that teeth are alive. We are reminded when we have a toothache, or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold food. Like other organs, teeth need a blood supply to stay alive and healthy. At Vanguard Dental Group in […]
Family dentistry
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we have two quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag […]
More Ways To Fight Kids’ Tooth Decay
Healthy teeth and gums are important at every stage of life. Unfortunately, tooth decay is widespread in the United States. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we offer pediatric dentistry, and know that with proper care, tooth decay is preventable. Kids slhould learn proper dental care at an early age. Before their teeth come […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we provide a full range of family dentistry services, and can address virtually any oral health issue a patient brings to an appointment. Here are four common issues you can talk to us about: Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad […]
Get Your Teeth In Shape, Manchester!
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, then […]
Is Mouthwash A Must?
This message from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is about the various benefits of mouthwash. There are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. That may be why many people wonder if mouthwash should be part of […]
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, porcelain veneers can mask these and other […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely […]
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Vitamin D is essential for healthy teeth and bones, yet many of us fail to get sufficient amounts. In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we offer a friendly reminder about the importance of Vitamin D. Wdid a web search and came up with these Vitamin D findings: “Several recent reports demonstrate a […]
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Dragon Breath?
Many people believe that all bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are many causes. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we can help you identify the cause of your problem and discuss how to treat it. Your diet is a big influence on your breath. Because digention begins […]
