Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman. The plaque process goes something like this: […]
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10 Terrific Tooth Tips From Sven Bone Dentistry
In addition to cleanings and checkups, Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to […]
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
At Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, we enjoy helping patients maintain excellent dental health. In this blog post we’re going to focus on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A healthy mouth is not only happy, but also one that lets you enjoy the […]
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
Brushing your teeth twice daily goes a long way toward ensuring excellent dental health. But as we will share in this message from Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, it can do even more: it may help decrease your risk of heart disease. There is a well-established link between dental health and issues like heart disease. […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. What warning […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, we are sometimes asked about Xylitol gum. What is it, exactly? Can a type of gum chewing really help prevent cavities? Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural or synthetic), […]
Mouthwash Facts In Bozeman
Using mouthwash is a quick and easy way to freshen up your breath, and certain types are actually a good addition to your daily dental health routine. But at Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, we remind you that using mouthwash is never a substitute for brushing and flossing your teeth. There are two basic types […]
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for your teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, and to improve […]
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
At Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, many patients come in with a toothache. In some cases, the toothache is a secondary symptom of a sinus condition. Let’s discuss the relationship. Your maxillary sinuses are very close neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Is an electric toothbrush better at cleaning your teeth than a manual toothbrush? In this article from Sven Bone Dentistry in Bozeman, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States […]
