https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/Dentistry New Hampshire2021-09-01T05:11:00-05:00https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/09/01/improving-our-mood-and-health-209931Improving Our Mood and Health With SmilesTHE OLD LINE it takes fewer muscles to smile than frown isn t actually true.........
2021-09-01T05:11:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/09/01/improving-our-mood-and-health-209931https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/08/15/teaching-good-dental-health-habits-209747Teaching Good Dental Health HabitsLittle kids are balls of energy with no attention span, and a brushing session is likely to go awry.....
2021-08-15T07:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/08/15/teaching-good-dental-health-habits-209747https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/07/28/water-activities-and-your-teeth-209745Water Activities and Your TeethIt s not something that s obvious after just one afternoon at the lap pool, but endless swimming time can take a toll on our teeth....
2021-07-28T06:31:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/07/28/water-activities-and-your-teeth-209745https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/06/15/how-medicine-and-oral-health-208703How Medicine and Oral Health IntersectWE ALL KNOW that medications can have side effects. If you tried, you could probably hear the voice in pharmaceutical commercials rattling off some of the most common...
2021-06-15T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/06/15/how-medicine-and-oral-health-208703https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/06/01/smoking-versus-teeth-208701Smoking Versus TeethTHE FIRST NEGATIVE health effect we usually think of in connection to smoking is lung cancer, but it actually harms...
2021-06-01T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/06/01/smoking-versus-teeth-208701https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/05/15/what-s-different-about-women-s-oral-208699What’s Different About Women’s Oral Health?HEALTH CONCERNS CAN BE a lot different for women than for men, and that even includes dental health! Women face a different set of...
2021-05-15T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/05/15/what-s-different-about-women-s-oral-208699https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/05/01/how-men-s-oral-health-is-208697How Men’s Oral Health Is DifferentMEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. Women are...
2021-05-01T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/05/01/how-men-s-oral-health-is-208697https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/04/15/the-history-of-fluoride-in-208695The History of Fluoride in DentistryIN ORDER TO EARN the American Dental Association s Seal of Acceptance, a tube of toothpaste must contain fluoride as its active ingredient. We also add...
2021-04-15T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/04/15/the-history-of-fluoride-in-208695https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/04/01/don-t-let-a-toothache-ruin-208693Don’t Let a Toothache Ruin Your DayWHAT CAUSES TOOTHACHES? There are a few different causes, and we want our patients to be familiar with them as well as...
2021-04-01T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/04/01/don-t-let-a-toothache-ruin-208693https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/03/14/oral-health-in-cold-and-208691Oral Health in Cold and Flu SeasonWHAT DOES A TOOTHBRUSH have to do with cold and flu season? More than you d think! It s never fun to battle a cold or a bout of flu, but...
2021-03-14T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/03/14/oral-health-in-cold-and-208691https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2021/02/25/fighting-back-against-dental-anxiety-208689Fighting Back Against Dental AnxietyDENTAL PHOBIA AND anxiety are pretty common, affecting more than one in every ten Americans. That means that close to 40 million people avoid getting crucial preventative dental care, which in turn means...
2021-02-25T06:30:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2021/02/25/fighting-back-against-dental-anxiety-208689https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/12/15/5-weird-and-fun-mouth-2065035 Weird and Fun Mouth FactsHOW MUCH DO you know about your mouth? Prepare to know a lot more, because we re about to share a bunch of strange and fascinating mouth trivia. Let s get started!
2020-12-15T06:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/12/15/5-weird-and-fun-mouth-206503https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/12/01/your-teeth-are-not-tools-206477Your Teeth Are Not Tools!HUMAN TEETH ARE awesome. We wouldn t have dedicated our professional lives to working with them if we didn t think so. There are so many things they can do, from .....
2020-12-01T06:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/12/01/your-teeth-are-not-tools-206477https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/11/15/stopping-the-grind-of-bruxism-206479Stopping the Grind of BruxismWHEN LIFE GETS stressful or frustrating, a pretty common physical response is teeth-grinding. Unfortunately, it can do a lot of damage if it becomes a habit, and it can even happen while .....
2020-11-15T06:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/11/15/stopping-the-grind-of-bruxism-206479https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/11/01/time-s-running-out-on-insurance-206487Time’s Running Out On Insurance Benefits!ANOTHER YEAR IS COMING to a close, and that means another year of insurance benefits is about to expire. If you haven t taken advantage of your dental insurance yet, that s okay, but
2020-11-01T06:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/11/01/time-s-running-out-on-insurance-206487https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/10/15/teeth-friendly-halloween-treats-206475Teeth-Friendly Halloween TreatsHALLOWEEN IS A TON OF fun every year, and it s right around the corner! We love the costumes, the decorations, and the local events, but we re a little wary of all that candy. Sugar isn t just ......
2020-10-15T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/10/15/teeth-friendly-halloween-treats-206475https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/10/01/a-patient-s-guide-to-finding-206473A Patient’s Guide to Finding a Good DentistPEOPLE MIGHT NEED to find a new dentist for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they moved to a new city. Maybe their old dentist retired. Maybe they re new parents and
2020-10-01T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/10/01/a-patient-s-guide-to-finding-206473https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/09/15/get-the-most-out-of-206471Get the Most out of Your ToothbrushAN IMPORTANT PART of keeping your teeth and gums healthy is your toothbrush. That might seem so obvious that it s not worth saying, but .....
2020-09-15T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/09/15/get-the-most-out-of-206471https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/09/02/habits-we-don-t-realize-hurt-206469Habits We Don’t Realize Hurt Our TeethTOOTH ENAMEL RANKS between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale. That makes it harder than any other substance in the human body, and it also makes it harder than iron! However...
2020-09-02T07:12:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/09/02/habits-we-don-t-realize-hurt-206469https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/05/31/smile-to-improve-your-day-204735Smile To Improve Your Day — And Your Health! IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to frown than to smile, the old clich goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns out the clich is...
2020-05-31T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/05/31/smile-to-improve-your-day-204735https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/05/15/dental-sealants-have-our-seal-204737Dental Sealants Have Our Seal Of ApprovalAS PARENTS, our children s well-being is always our top priority, and their dental health is a big part of that. It s important to take good care of their baby teeth, of course, but...
2020-05-15T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/05/15/dental-sealants-have-our-seal-204737https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/05/07/how-long-do-dental-crowns-205129How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?Dental crowns are fabricated from medical-grade ceramics by experienced lab technicians. Dr. Joan Kirschner will be in direct communication with a trusted lab as your crown is fabricated to ensure that the restoration looks and feels perfect. Once your crown is placed, you will want to take steps to ensure that it lasts for 15 years or longer.
2020-05-07T08:00:00-05:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalsedental-crowns/2020/05/07/how-long-do-dental-crowns-205129https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/05/01/conquering-dental-anxiety-204733Conquering Dental AnxietyEVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of staying healthy, many of us don t find it particularly fun to lie flat on our backs while someone pokes around our teeth and gums.
2020-05-01T07:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/05/01/conquering-dental-anxiety-204733https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/04/15/stress-and-our-mouths-204731Stress and Our MouthsMENTAL WELL-BEING or lack thereof can often have an impact on physical health. Among those impacts are the ways that oral health can be affected by stress, and...
2020-04-15T06:27:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/04/15/stress-and-our-mouths-204731https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/03/24/from-dental-health-to-overall-204353From Dental Health to Overall HealthWHEN WE THINK of being healthy, how much are we thinking about oral health? Just because we go to our dentists for oral health concerns and physicians for overall health concerns, it doesn t mean there s no connection between the two.
2020-03-24T11:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2020/03/24/from-dental-health-to-overall-204353https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2020/03/16/can-dental-crowns-be-fitted-204257Can Dental Crowns Be Fitted on the Front Teeth?If you are looking for a long-term solution for a misshapen or missing front tooth, Dr. Joan Kirschner can have you fitted with a dental crown. Special care will be taken to ensure that your restoration delivers outstanding cosmetic results.
2020-03-16T15:20:00-05:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalsedental-crowns/2020/03/16/can-dental-crowns-be-fitted-204257https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/12/07/dental-bridge-recovery-and-aftercare-202951Dental Bridge Recovery and AftercareThese recovery and aftercare tips will help dental bridge patients get used to discomfort and ensure great long-term restorative results.
2019-12-07T15:59:00-06:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalsedental-bridges, restorative-dentistry, missing-teeth/2019/12/07/dental-bridge-recovery-and-aftercare-202951Dental Bridge Recovery/Aftercare - Plymouth, NHhttps://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/11/07/coffee-and-red-wine-after-202509Coffee and Red Wine after Teeth Whitening - How to Preserve TreatmentDr. Joan Kirschner discusses how patients can preserve the results of teeth whitening while still enjoying coffee and red wine.
2019-11-07T09:44:00-06:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalseteeth-whitening/2019/11/07/coffee-and-red-wine-after-202509https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/09/26/how-to-choose-a-great-201575How To Choose A Great DentistTHERE ARE A NUMBER of reasons why someone might need a new dentist. Maybe their insurance changed, they re moving to a new area, or they simply haven t looked for a dentist yet.
2019-09-26T23:10:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2019/09/26/how-to-choose-a-great-201575https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/09/10/daily-habits-that-harm-our-201573Daily Habits That Harm Our TeethOUR TOOTH ENAMEL holds the distinction of being the hardest substance in our bodies even harder than bone! But don t take that to mean our teeth are invincible.
2019-09-10T10:12:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2019/09/10/daily-habits-that-harm-our-201573https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/09/06/enjoy-the-benefits-of-porcelain-201433Enjoy the Benefits of Porcelain Crown TreatmentPorcelain crowns benefit Dr. Joan Kirschner s dental patients by enhancing the strength, health, and beauty of their smile.
2019-09-06T08:00:00-05:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalsedental-crowns/2019/09/06/enjoy-the-benefits-of-porcelain-201433https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/08/06/smile-makeover-vs-full-mouth-200907Smile Makeover vs. Full Mouth ReconstructionDr. Joan Kirschner helps patients understand the differences regarding smile makeover vs. full mouth reconstruction.
2019-08-06T08:00:00-05:00Joan Kirschneradmin@jtkdental.comfalsefalsefalsesmile-makeover, full-mouth-reconstruction/2019/08/06/smile-makeover-vs-full-mouth-200907https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/03/15/relief-for-a-burned-mouth-196417Relief For A Burned MouthHAVE YOU EVER SAT down to a plate of lasagna from your favorite Italian place and immediately taken a huge bite without waiting for it to cool down? Or taken a swig of hot ...
2019-03-15T05:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2019/03/15/relief-for-a-burned-mouth-196417https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/03/01/sleep-apnea-and-dental-health-196415Sleep Apnea And Dental HealthOVER 18 MILLION ADULTS in the US alone, as well as up to 20 percent of habitually snoring children, have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that results in...
2019-03-01T05:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2019/03/01/sleep-apnea-and-dental-health-196415https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2019/02/11/the-top-3-best-drinks-196413The Top 3 Best Drinks For Your TeethMANY OF THE THINGS we drink are actually pretty bad for our teeth, especially soda, fruit juice, and coffee. What options does that leave for the dental health conscious to quench their thirst?
2019-02-11T10:06:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2019/02/11/the-top-3-best-drinks-196413https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2018/10/23/what-to-look-for-in-194481What To Look For In A ToothbrushON THE SURFACE, a toothbrush seems like just another item on the grocery list, but choosing the best one for you can be tricky. There are several factors to take into account, such as bristle softness, grip feel, head size, and whether to stick with manual or go electric. That s why we re here to help make your selection process easier!
2018-10-23T10:50:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2018/10/23/what-to-look-for-in-194481https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2018/08/15/smile-for-your-health-192185Smile For Your Health!THERE ARE SO MANY things that can make us smile, from seeing an old friend to watching a good movie to randomly remembering a great joke we heard years ago. Well, we re about to give you another reason to smile: it s good for your health! That s right, smiling has actual health benefits, so prepare to flash those pearly whites as you read all about them!
2018-08-15T07:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2018/08/15/smile-for-your-health-192185https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2018/07/26/swimming-and-oral-health-192183Swimming And Oral HealthTHERE S NOTHING BETTER than a swim in the pool to cool down during the hot summer months. Before we dive in, we should be aware of how our time in the pool can impact our oral health. That s right: the chlorine in swimming pools doesn t just cause dry skin and eye irritation, it can also have an effect on our teeth.
2018-07-26T08:39:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2018/07/26/swimming-and-oral-health-192183https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/12/19/helping-your-child-trust-the-188217Helping Your Child Trust The DentistEVEN THOUGH WE ALL know how important it is to go to the dentist, dental anxiety can make many people avoid crucial dental checkups.
2017-12-19T14:17:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/12/19/helping-your-child-trust-the-188217https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/10/25/cooking-for-a-happy-healthy-186149Cooking For A Happy, Healthy Sweet ToothMOST OF US find ourselves craving something sweet every once in a while or perhaps more often than that! Unfortunately, as good as sweet treats taste, they can have a big impact on our dental health.
2017-10-25T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/10/25/cooking-for-a-happy-healthy-186149https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/10/11/nail-biting-and-oral-health-186147Nail Biting And Oral HealthWE CALL SUSPENSEFUL BOOKS nail-biters, but the habit of nail biting itself has less exciting connotations.
2017-10-11T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/10/11/nail-biting-and-oral-health-186147https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/09/28/build-mouth-healthy-habits-for-your-183911Build Mouth-Healthy Habits For Your KidsAS PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN, you probably feel like you barely have time to take proper care of your own teeth most days, so wrestling your kids into the bathroom to brush their teeth too can seem close to impossible. Parenting will always have its struggles, but this is one we can help you out with.
2017-09-28T06:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/09/28/build-mouth-healthy-habits-for-your-183911https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/09/11/the-way-you-eat-183913The Way You Eat Fruit Matters For Your TeethFRUIT IS AN ESSENTIAL element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of illness and chronic disease. There are a lot of ways people get their fruit, however, and when it comes to your teeth, some ways are worse than others!
2017-09-11T15:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/09/11/the-way-you-eat-183913https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/06/17/the-daily-grind-of-bruxism-183909The Daily Grind Of BruxismMOST PEOPLE GRIND OR CLENCH their teeth briefly when annoyed or in a tense situation. That level of teeth-grinding isn t really something to worry about. It s when you do it far more frequently, often without even realizing it (you might even do it in your sleep!), that it can potentially become a serious problem. The medical term for this kind of teeth-grinding is bruxism.
2017-06-17T10:51:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsetrue/2017/06/17/the-daily-grind-of-bruxism-183909https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/02/24/protect-your-teeth-this-cold-180369Protect Your Teeth This Cold And Flu SeasonTHE LAST THING YOU WANT to worry about when you re sick is your dental health. Unfortunately, your teeth can be extra vulnerable when cold and flu season strike. If you find yourself under the weather, read on for helpful tips on protecting your mouth!
2017-02-24T11:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/02/24/protect-your-teeth-this-cold-180369https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/02/24/why-your-smile-deserves-an-180371Why Your Smile Deserves An AACD DentistYOUR SMILE IS AN expression of who you are. It is that special thing that greets a friend, celebrates all of life s joyful moments, and makes someone s day that much brighter.
2017-02-24T11:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/02/24/why-your-smile-deserves-an-180371https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2017/01/13/do-dental-fillings-last-forever-178753Do Dental Fillings Last Forever?YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO LEARN that dental fillings don t last forever! While they are extremely durable and can last years, there will come a time when they will have to be replaced.
2017-01-13T09:00:00-06:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2017/01/13/do-dental-fillings-last-forever-178753https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2016/11/04/don-t-let-your-insurance-benefits-176241Don’t Let Your Insurance Benefits Go To Waste!THE END OF THE YEAR IS approaching fast! Before year s end, our team wants to remind you to take a look at your dental insurance benefits!
2016-11-04T11:00:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsefalse/2016/11/04/don-t-let-your-insurance-benefits-176241https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2016/10/06/are-you-prepared-for-a-175349Are You Prepared For A Dental Emergency?ACCIDENTS ALWAYS SEEM to happen when we least expect them. We are here for you!
2016-10-06T09:00:00-05:00Plymouth General Dentistrypgdent@roadrunner.comfalsefalsefalse/2016/10/06/are-you-prepared-for-a-175349https://www.pgdentistry.com/blog/2016/07/27/the-benefits-of-brushing-with-172835The Benefits Of Brushing With An Electric Toothbrush
BRUSHING TWICE A DAY is important to keeping your smile healthy, but what can switching from a manual to an electric toothbrush do for your oral health routine?
2016-07-27T11:45:00-05:00Joni BPGDentistry@outlook.comfalsefalsetrue/2016/07/27/the-benefits-of-brushing-with-172835