Many of our patients at Amundson Dental Associates have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put the sparkle back in your smile! Over-the-counter products – You’ve probably seen over-the-counter whiteners such as whitening strips on store shelves. While whitening strips…
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Thanksgiving is a time to indulge in delicious foods, but it’s important to be mindful of their impact on your oral health. While enjoying your dinner, remember that moderation is key. Foods like pie, loaded sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce are high in sugar and can contribute to tooth decay. Instead, we recommend that you…
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It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus tips for a healthy smile.Wash Up! Bacteria and viruses can live for hours and even days on non-porous surfaces like doorknobs, phones, and keyboards. That’s why…
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If the scariest part of Halloween in Grand Forks is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to help keep your brackets and wires safe from harm: ghost any treats which are chewy, crunchy, hard, or sticky!It’s no mystery how certain candies and…
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