If you wake up feeling almost as tired as when you turned in, you may have sleep apnea. This disorder keeps you from getting a good night’s rest. It also affects your overall health. Yet you may not be thrilled by the idea of using a CPAP. We don’t blame you! It can be tough to get used to this machine. Fortunately, you have the option of ...
Read MoreIt’s National Children’s Dental Health month! What better way to celebrate than to encourage you to schedule your little one’s next dental checkup? You can bring your child in within six months of their first tooth coming in. It allows us to monitor their oral development and give you tips you can use at home. If your child is a ...
Read MoreWe’ll admit it. Even though we’re a dentist, we find it a bit weird that there is a National Toothache Day. It’s February 9, and we think the best way to celebrate is by doing your best to ensure you never have one. We can help with that! We’re also happy to stop a toothache if you do have one. Good oral hygiene is the best way ...
Read MoreEmily had braces when she was in high school. She admits that she didn’t wear her retainer consistently after her braces came off, so her teeth relapsed. As an adult, she wanted to correct her smile again, but this time she chose Invisalign at our Sioux Falls, SD office. “I had a little crowding and a couple of tiny gaps that I just ...
Read MoreAdhesive is a part of life for most dentures wearers. After all, simple suction is what keeps conventional dentures in place. And sometimes it just doesn’t work all that well. So most folks add goopy adhesive. Even that isn’t perfect though. Don’t resign yourself to loose dentures! Schedule a consultation at our Sioux Falls office to see if ...
Read MoreDid you know there's an effective, discreet, and comfortable way to straighten your teeth without traditional metal braces? Invisalign orthodontic treatment at Sioux Falls Smiles in Sioux Falls, SD, can help individuals of any age get a straighter, more attractive smile. Invisalign is a reliable orthodontic treatment available for teens and ...
Read MoreWith the holidays coming up soon, you are probably experiencing an increase in stress. A lot of people grind their teeth when stressed and, if that sounds familiar, you can damage your smile. We’re sharing a video by the American Dental Association that talks about the impact of stress. In addition to teeth grinding, you may also skip ...
Read MoreBeing afraid of the dentist isn't unusual. Many people feel nervous about getting the dental care they need because they have had a negative experience. That's why Sioux Falls Smiles in Sioux Falls, SD, offers two types of sedation to help you relax during your treatment. Our inhaled sedation and oral conscious sedation are designed to ...
Read MoreA gum infection can sneak up on you without you realizing it! Worst of all, you often don’t notice the symptoms until it’s progressed to more advanced stages. You don’t want to ignore the symptoms of this disease, so we’re sharing some of the signs with you. If any of these symptoms seem familiar, call us today at to schedule an ...
Read MoreAlicia liked her smile, but she knew it would look better if her teeth were nice and bright. She came to us for professional teeth whitening. “We just kind of figured out what would be the best option for me. I chose to do the in-office bleaching,” Alicia says in the video below. “It was fast. I left that day within an hour, my teeth ...
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