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What Are Plaque and Tartar?
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.

When you clean your teeth, you’re removing plaque and tartar that build up throughout the day and can cause tooth decay when it’s left to sit on your teeth. However, Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read more
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read more
Courting Disaster
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Jun. 22, 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 Read more
The Importance of Preventive Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.

Did you know that routine dental visits could save you from future dental problems?The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you see your dentist every six months even if your Read more
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
What You Need To Know About Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.

Dr. John Bruce at Bruce Family Dentistry in Great Falls, MT, places dental implants for patients missing teeth. Dental implants can close the gap in your smile and restore function Read more
We Can Repair Chipped Teeth
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.

How your dentist in Great Falls, MT, can help renew your smile Teeth are strong, but many people use their teeth as tools to tear open packages and do other tasks. Read more
When Is A Dental Crown Needed?
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.

A dental crown is a prosthetic tooth made from a variety of metals or tooth-colored porcelain. It can be used to cover an existing tooth to protect and strengthen it Read more
Finding the Right Cosmetic Dentistry Service for You
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.

Cosmetic dentistry rejuvenates your smile and helps you regain your confidence. Don't believe me? Just ask Dr. John Bruce. He provides his Great Falls, MT, patients with several procedures at Read more