The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss,
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Is gingivitis preventable?
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss,
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
updated: Jan. 11, 2022
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
updated: Jan. 04, 2022
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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New Year's Day Around the World
updated: Dec. 28, 2021
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
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Root Cavities
updated: Dec. 21, 2021
When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental
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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
updated: Dec. 07, 2021
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical
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Thanksgiving
updated: Nov. 23, 2021
At Repscher Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the BOZEMAN, Montana area to
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What are Sealants?
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay
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Things You Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Have you been thinking about getting an oral piercing lately? It could seem enticing because they look trendy or cool, but it’s worth know the health risks associated with oral
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
updated: Nov. 02, 2021
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Gum Recession Doesn't Have to be Permanent
updated: Oct. 28, 2021
The worst outcome of periodontal (gum) disease is tooth loss—but it isn't the only form of misery you might suffer. One of the more troublesome results associated with gum Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
updated: Oct. 26, 2021
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
updated: Oct. 19, 2021
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids
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You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
updated: Oct. 18, 2021
Some things in life are almost guaranteed to make you go, "Uh, oh"—your car won't start, your a/c goes out, or, worse yet, you get an unexpected letter from Read moreCategory: Oral Health