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 […]
Oral Health
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 […]
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

The state of your oral health is closely related to your overall health, which is just one of the reasons why daily brushing and flossing is so important. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we’re using this post to discuss three common issues that you should never ignore. Dry mouth. Everyone has an unusually […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss

Do you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that […]
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 […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous

In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you […]