When you do an Internet search for a dentist, you may comes across the terms “family dentist” and “general dentist.” You mean there’s a difference? At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we’re going to explain. There is indeed a difference, but it’s a subtle one. The main differenced is in the age of patients. […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the death rate for […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we want to see our patients at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. A checkup can give you real peace of mind, especially since every one we do includes an oral cancer screening. Lung and breast cancer get a lot of public attention, and rightfully […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Most people brush their teeth every day at least we hope so! However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle touch […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile […]
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. Eat […]