Rushmore Dental | Rapid City Dentist As a Rapid City dentist, I often get asked about dental veneers and the different types available. Dental veneers are a cosmetic dentistry procedure with thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain or composite material bonded to the front of the natural teeth, providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Veneers can …
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AT OUR PRACTICE in Rapid City, we offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments. Everyone wants a perfect smile, but…
Rushmore Dental | Dentist in Rapid City, SD Daily brushing and flossing are necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, you can do other things that benefit your overall well-being. Please read below for your dentist in Rapid City‘s nine dental health tips. #1 BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE DAILY Brushing your teeth with …
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DO YOU HAVE questions for the dentist? There’s a good chance one of yours made our frequently asked questions list! Question 1: How often do I need to visit the dentist? For most people, we recommend a dental exam and cleaning twice a year. Even for patients with perfect oral hygiene, it’s inevitable that some …
WOMEN FACE A different set of challenges than men do in caring for their teeth and gums, and they also have different advantages. Oral Health Issues that Affect Women More Women make up 90% of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) diagnoses. TMD can be caused by bruxism, joint structure, stress, arthritis, vitamin deficiency, or hormones. Another …
IF EVERY BITE of ice cream or every sip of coffee gives your teeth a nasty jolt, then you know what it’s like to live with tooth sensitivity. At least one in every eight Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. Why does this happen to so many of us and what can we do about …
THE REASON DAILY brushing and flossing are so important for keeping harmful oral bacteria populations under control is that they reproduce very quickly. In a healthy, clean mouth, there might be anywhere from a thousand to a hundred thousand bacteria on each tooth surface, but that can quickly become as many as a hundred million …
IT’S COMMON ENOUGH to be tongue-tied in the sense of not being able to get your words out, but a tongue tie is also a real medical condition, as is a lip tie. These conditions are both caused by pieces of tissue in the mouth called frena. One frenum connects the tongue to the floor …
EATING DISORDERS ARE incredibly dangerous, sometimes life-threatening mental conditions. The first health impacts that probably come to mind are the psychological toll they take and the malnutrition they cause if left unchecked. However, they also take a toll on oral health. Our teeth and gums require a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to stay …
PEOPLE MIGHT NEED to find a new dentist for all sorts of reasons, so they wonder “how do I find a great dentist near me?”…
A GREAT THING to remember for your list of things you’re grateful for is your Rapid City dentist. We’re almost at the…
Your Dentist in Rapid City, South Dakota, Wants You to Smile Proudly It may seem strange, but smiling has many benefits. It turns out that a simple sweet smile is one of the most potent weapons we have as humans. It makes us feel good inside, improves our mood, increases our confidence, and even makes …
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7 Tips From Your Dentist in Rapid City At Rushmore Dental, we aim to help our patients feel relaxed in our care. But with many people suffering from dental fear or anxiety, we have our work cut out for ourselves. Please understand that you are not alone. We are dedicated to changing the old perception …
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Dentist Near Me in Rapid City, South Dakota Maybe you’ve just moved to a new neighborhood and are looking for a family dental practice? Whatever the reason, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. You want to find a dentist who can provide comprehensive dental care for your healthy smile for years to …
In September 2020 ,reiterated in 2021and 2022, the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute released findings from an impact poll highlighting an increase in certain oral health conditions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors who participated in the ADA poll reported increases in bruxism (54.9%), chipped and cracked teeth (53.4%), temporomandibular disorder …
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So Many Reasons Why You Should Choose a Cosmetic Dentist in Rapid City Your smile is the first thing people see, and it says more about you than you might think. Having discolored, missing, or chipped teeth can affect a person’s judgment about who you really are. Today, there is so much pressure on having …
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Social isolation was associated with fewer remaining teeth and accelerated tooth loss among older adults in China in a study published on January 17 in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. This is believed to be the first study to use data from a nationally representative group to examine how social disconnection affects oral health, the …
How long have you been using the same toothbrush? Everyday we throw away expired food from our fridges, replace supplements and vitamins, and ensure that we don’t run out of beauty products. Our dental hygiene, however, does not get the same amount of attention as the rest of our daily routines. We often forget about …
PEOPLE IN RAPID CITY might need to find a new dentist for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they…
Implants are the rave today in dentistry! If you break a tooth off or loose a tooth you can have an implant. Here are some facts you need to know for an informed decision: In 2017 the implant studies showed a 15% failure of all dental implants for various reasons. It was 88% a few …
We all know the saying: “health is wealth†– it never gets old because we know it always rings true. Health is a treasured source of wealth because it spares you from many serious conditions and illnesses, as well as the accompanying costs that come from the required treatment. The same is also true in …
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If our expert dentists find a cavity in a patient’s tooth, we work to treat the cavity as soon as possible. After all, rapid response can prevent the decay from spreading and causing further damage. Often, we repair cavity damage with a filling. Many ask if it is common to have prolonged soreness after a …
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A mother with two small children. She knows the value of dental treatment, and takes her children to the dentist regularly. Their teeth are healthy and clean, and so far have had no cavities. But her teeth are another story entirely. She doesn’t know of the new relaxation options for anxious dental patients. When she …
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When you’re faced with a choice of fillings, the chances are you want ones that will look natural in your mouth and also last for a long time. At Rushmore Dental, you have a few choices available. We want you to have the information necessary to make the best decision for your health and your …
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Have you ever been surprised on a visit to the dentist? Sometimes, even if you’ve been having your six-month cleanings and keeping up with your dental hygiene, you still get a cavity. They don’t necessarily hurt, but cavities need to be fixed as soon as they’re found, to prevent further destruction to your teeth! Here …
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Has it been a while since you last saw a dentist? At Rushmore Dental, we’re committed to help our patients minimize the financial impact of their oral health care. We believe that you deserve to know what you need to pay for, when you’re required to pay for treatment, and how much your insurance plan …
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A trip to the dentist may seem like a harmless thing to postpone. Schedules get busy and arranging to visit your family dentist can cost time and money, depending on the type of coverage you have. In the long run, however, the cost of skipping dental care and preventative check-ups and early treatments is greater …
There is an unfortunate tendency among many people to delay seeking treatment for dental issues. Barring an emergency or severe discomfort, many will overlook signs that should, in fact, be sending them to the dentist. Whether it be fear of the dentist or the simple hope that the issue will clear up on its own, …
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The human body has a variety of microbiomes, the largest and second largest of which are in the gut and the oral cavity, respectively. These microbiomes do not function independently but are related in a complex manner. For example, oral bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease might make their way into the digestive …
Night guards for grinding teeth How Night Guards can Protect you from Grinding your Teeth Bruxism, the clenching or grinding of the teeth, is a common habit. You may do this without realizing it during the day, but it often happens during the night while you are asleep. This habit can be damaging to teeth, …
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We know…just hearing the words “root canal therapy†is enough to make your hair stand on end, right? It’s a procedure that’s taken on a reputation for being an uncomfortable and painful experience. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Pain After Root Canal Therapy – What’s ‘Normal’? What’s a ‘normal’ amount of …
July 30, 2019Â Restorative Dentistry By: Dr. Kelly dental implants Dental implants are a great way to restore both the appearance and function of missing teeth. While dentures need to be removed for regular cleaning, can limit the foods you can enjoy, and may slip around without proper adhesives, dental implants are permanent and feel …
By Tony Edwards, DrBicuspid.com editor in chief May 30, 2019 — Less than 30% of U.S. adults 65 years and older had dental insurance in 2017, according to a new data brief released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 29. The research looked at dental insurance status, economic status, …
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May 24, 2019 — The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions? Researchers conducted an international study to find out. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study of opioid prescriptions by dentists in the U.S. and England over a year. …
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By Theresa Pablos, DrBicuspid.com associate editor February 7, 2019 — Parents are well aware of the risks associated with opioids, including addiction and overdose. Yet many still believe opioids are more effective at relieving pain after surgery than alternative medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) surveyed more than a …
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Cosmetic And Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental News, Dental Procedures Broken tooth, Crown Rushmore Dental family dentistry When you started having a toothache, you knew you had a problem; but you didn’t want to face what it meant. A year later, your tooth is broken, and you’re in a lot of pain: it’s past time …
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By Nathan Oakes, DMD, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer January 17, 2018 — With the rapid growth of the aging population in the U.S., it is likely your practice is already seeing a rising number of older adult patients. Whether these are existing or new patients to your practice, this patient group will be an important focus …
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By Tony Edwards, DrBicuspid.com editor in chief February 9, 2016 — Over 40% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults surveyed believe they have little or no control over whether they get a cavity, according to a new Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) survey released February 4. In fact, only 57% of respondents even believe they …
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