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Does Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Offer any Benefits?

Jun 12, 2018 | Daily Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth

You may have seen natural toothpaste options which have been appearing lately, some of which are entirely free of fluoride, and you may have wondered whether they offer any real benefits to the user. Your Vienna, MO dental team at Barnhart Dental would like to inform...

Got Bad Breath? Try to Clean Your Tongue

May 11, 2018 | Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene

A dirty tongue reveals itself in many ways, most commonly with bad breath. Mouth bacteria often accumulates on the tongue as a result of food particles and other residue, which can cause that halitosis. One of the easiest ways our Barnhart Dental team recommends for...

Professional Tooth Whitening: Better for You

Apr 2, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth Whitening

Sometimes you need more than good dental hygiene to keep your smile bright and white. The effects of diet, smoking, and age can dull your smile over time. Fortunately, professional tooth whitening has the ability to erase the years, and effectively restore your smile...

Best Practices to Prevent Opioid Abuse

Mar 1, 2018 | Dental News, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry

Prescription narcotics, while important to manage pain after a surgery, are often associated with abuse. Dentists commonly prescribe opioids to relieve pain, but there are other ways that are effective without putting people at risk for opioid or substance abuse. What...