TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint, which is a big word for your jaw joint. As a hinge joint it can move up and down, forward and backward, and side to side. All that mobility contributes to its vulnerability: it is subject to a painful condition called TMJ disorder, which is treatable at Vanguard Dental […]
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath can happen even when you do everything right: brushing and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and having regular checkups at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. If you are doing everything right but still coping with bad breath, don’t make any changes right away. Brushing longer and more forcefully isn’t likely to […]
General and Family Dentistry in Derry
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 […]
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This message from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it, and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are really good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. We […]