Aging is an inescapable fact of life. While some of the challenges that come with it cannot be avoided, others can. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Many dental problems that are common with aging include missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and […]
Save Your Breath
This post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces on the […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Our answer is short and sweet: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more […]
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood issues, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Regular checkups at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is one of the best things for preventing tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria The cause of tooth decay is bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and merge with plaque […]
Raise Your Dental IQ
Little things you can do every day can raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in […]
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