Cline Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Blog
How Important are My Child’s Baby Teeth?
January 30, 2019
There’s a common misconception that a baby’s primary teeth are unimportant because they fall out, and there’s little need to take care of them as you would your child’s permanent teeth. Any pediatric dentist will tell you that this is completely wrong. Just because your child’s baby teeth eventually fall out doesn’t mean they aren’t important. Baby teeth do serve numerous functions and should be taken care of properly until the permanent teeth are ready to erupt.
(more…)Six Habits to Help Keep Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy
Keeping your kids’ teeth healthy and free from decay is one of the best gifts you can give them. Your child’s dental care is just as critical as caring for their overall health. Proper dental care not only helps to prevent the development of cavities but also helps your kids develop of a positive self-image.
(more…)First Aid Care For Any Dental Emergency
January 21, 2019
What To Do In The Event Of An Idaho Falls Dental Emergency
First aid is important to know not only for health emergencies, but also for dental ones. When something happens to your mouth, you need to know what to do. Any emergency dentist in Idaho Falls understands that these tips and tricks are important for one and all to know and learn. So, in order to spread the info and help share the knowledge, this quick cheat sheet was made to provide the comprehensive information that is needed so that dental emergencies are taken care of in the best way.
(more…)Do My Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
November 20, 2018
How To Tell If It’s Time To Seek A Dental Care Professional For Wisdom Teeth
When your dentist says that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, do you trust them to do this? Do you really think that they need to come out? Even if they are not causing you any pain, it is important that you find the best dentist that can provide these services. When speaking with your Idaho Falls dental practice, you can find out if your wisdom teeth need to be removed, and if this is something that your provider does on a regular basis. Even if they do not seem to be causing any trouble, it is important to your long-term oral health to have them removed if they don’t have the room to come in, or if they might end up causing other problems.
(more…)How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
January 27, 2018
You have likely had the experience of speaking to someone whose breath was so bad that you were looking for a way to cut the conversation short, or you were desperately wishing you could offer them a piece of gum without coming off as offensive. It is easy to see that bad breath is not an attractive trait in others, so how do you tell if your breath is bad, and if it is, how do we get rid of it?
(more…)Tooth Decay: Causes and Remedies
Tooth decay happens when the structure of your tooth gets worn away. This typically happens when acid eats away at the hard surface of your teeth called enamel. The acid that starts this process can come from a number of places including food and beverages, but it can also be a byproduct of bacteria that is present in your mouth. The acid coming in contact with your teeth can cause, what is commonly known as cavities.
(more…)What to Do if You Have a Tooth Ache
January 26, 2018
There is one thing that we all know about a tooth ache, and that is that if you have it, you want to get rid of it as soon as possible. People will do just about anything to get out of pain when it comes to a toothache. We work hard to get you in as quickly as possible so that we can get you out of pain.
(more…)Know Your Options for TMJ Disorder
January 25, 2018
TMJ is an abbreviation for temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. The wear and tear that this joint gets on a daily basis is very significant when you think about all of the things that require your jaw to be moving. Additionally, there are many things that can aggravate the joint from injury to orthodontics, or even restorative dental procedures like fillings, inlays or onlays, or even crowns. There are the two major things that enlist function of your TMJ on a daily basis:
(more…)Take Your Family to an Idaho Falls Chukars Game
Enjoy America’s Favorite Past Time Watching the Idaho Falls Chukars
We are family folk here at Oxford Dental Care, and to us, there is not much better than enjoying a fun night at the ball game with our families. While Idaho Falls is a small town, we do have our very own minor league team. These games are truly a blast! Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, throw on your baseball cap and head to the Melaleuca Field.
(more…)Spend a Day in Idaho Falls, ID
If you are from Idaho Falls, or know somebody who is, you may have heard it referred to as the best kept secret in the west. This is mainly due to the small town feeling that Idaho Falls has been able to retain, while offering adventure spots and amenities that are simply amazing. Since we love our city so much, we decided to put together a list of things that we think people should do if they are spending the day in Idaho Falls, ID.
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