Oral Health Care

Let’s not beat around the bush: Nobody wants to get a root canal, and no dentist wants to tell a patient they need one. While it’s a treatment for severely decayed teeth, we help our…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s found in groundwater and oceans in many areas of the world, and the people who live there have been drinking it for centuries. In the 1940s, dentists noticed…

Do you ever wake up in the morning with aching teeth or sore jaws? Does your sleep partner notice you grinding your teeth in the middle of the night? If so, you’re like the one…

For most people, avoiding tooth decay is the No. 1 reason they go to a dentist. Unfortunately, even with the best brushing habits and dental hygiene, cavities may be inevitable. When the time comes for…

Did you know that about 20 percent of children between five and 11 years old suffer from tooth decay? Most parents understand that instilling good brushing habits in young children is important for lifelong oral…

At Alpine Dental Health, we make it easy for you to smile! We truly care for our patients, and that includes not just their dental health but also their overall well-being. In this spirit, we…

Do your gums bleed when flossing? If so, it’s not a signal to cut back. When flossing makes you bleed – as counterintuitive as it may sound – it’s often a signal that you need…

For oral health, most of us know the drill: brush twice a day (at least), floss once a day, visit your dentist twice a year, and so on. However, many people neglect regular dentist visits,…

Gummy bears—much like candies in general—have always been well known for being bad for your teeth, but now they have taken on a new role as a health food product. Gummy vitamins have found a…

You might have heard that taking care of your oral health could prevent heart disease. It’s certainly true that there is a correlation between the two since research shows that those who suffer from poor oral health—and…