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How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?

Do you know how many bacteria live on your toothbrush? Brace yourself! Researchers have found that a single toothbrush can be loaded with as many as 10 million germs and bacteria. In fact, recent studies even found that your toothbrush could be a breeding ground for tiny microorganisms. (read more)  

Not-So-Sweet Skinny on Sugar Free Gum

Is there a chemical downside from the sugar substitutes in your favorite sugar-free gums? The GreenGrok takes a look. (read more)  

Daily Tips for Good Dental Hygiene

Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. In order to keep your mouth clean, you must practice good  oral hygiene every day. (read more)  

Doggy Dentistry: Take Care of Your Pets’ Teeth, too!

Did you know that regularly brushing your dog’s teeth and providing her with a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys can go a long way toward keeping her mouth healthy? Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with proper mouth care—and bad breath

Simple saliva test may reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them

UCLA research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing – at an early stage – diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases. (read more)  

Wacky Halloween Dentistry: Real Vampire Fangs?

So you’re a huge Anne Rice fan, “Nosferatu” tops your list of film noir favorites, and you’ve already decided to dress as Bela Lugosi this Halloween. Why not take your costume to the next level with real vampire fang implants? O.k., that’s a bit extreme for most, but for vampire enthusiasts, permanent fangs are now

Avoid Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween

Who doesn’t love candy at Halloween? If your kids are like mine, they’re going to come home from trick-or-treating with tons of candy. Sugary candy can lead to tooth decay, but following these simple steps can help you and your children have a fun Halloween without the nightmare of harming their teeth in the process. (read more)

10 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Halloween will be here before you know it and we all know that Halloween, to most children, means candy. My kids have already started talking about how much “loot” they will be getting this year. To help keep cavities away and maintain your child’s good dental health this Halloween, remember to have him brush and floss after eating sugary treats. (read

Man vs. Beast: Oral Hygiene Edition

“Don’t worry,” I often assure people whose face my dog is licking. “A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s!” (read more)

What Causes Morning Breath?

Some mornings, the only thing that can convince you to get out of a warm, snuggly bed is the overwhelming stench emanating from your own mouth. Possibly the only thing worse than morning breath is the alarm clock itself, but no amount of brushing, flossing, or stinging mouthwash rinsing the night before seem capable of

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Nehl Dental
19026 US Highway 85
Belle Fourche, SD, 57717

Telephone: (605) 892-3603
Emergency: (605) 210-2621
Toll-Free: (800) 611-8796
Email: drmatt@nehldental.com