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Losing a Baby Tooth Prematurely

May 8th, 2024

Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Fairy (or other generous party). But sometimes, a baby tooth is lost due to injury or accident. Don’t panic, but do call our Grand Forks…
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Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?

May 1st, 2024

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson and our team are skilled in deduction as well! By examining your teeth and gums during your regular checkup, important clues can be discovered…
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes

April 24th, 2024

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every three to four months as the bristles become frayed and wear down. Sure, that’s a tiny amount of plastic from each of us going to…
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!

April 17th, 2024

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus on whether there is a link – or the extent to any link there may be – several studies offer some interesting…
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