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What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that
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Make Every Day Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring
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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile.
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Burnsville, Minnesota office, now is an excellent time to schedule
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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What’s an intraoral camera?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
One of the greatest features our team at Duren Family Dental offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At Duren Family Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One
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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving
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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first
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Thumb Sucking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a
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Mouthguard Protection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw.
We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards
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Aging and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of
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Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . .
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