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 […]
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
A question from the team at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is an inconsequential participant? It Starts […]
Worried About Dental Visits?
Good dental health is important to overall health, but there are some people who would do almost anything rather than sit down for a dentist appointment. If anxiety or even phobia keeps you away from regular checkups, sedation dentistry from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH can help. There are lots of reasons why people […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some of them aren’t even aware they have it. The good news is that it can be treated, though as with so many diseases, the earlier we catch it the better. […]
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