People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on which everyone would celebrate the New Year. At midnight people would yell, holler, and blow horns to scare away the evil spirits of the previous…
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Tri State Dental Care ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. Drinks such as Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster Assault, Rockstar, and the like promise…
Dr. Jeff and Amber Reinking and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our Dakota Dunes, SD office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the American…
Just like natural teeth, Dr. Jeff and Amber Reinking will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. When you don’t take care of your dentures adequately and regularly, plaque can build up, harden, and become difficult to remove. More…
When was the last time you paid Dr. Jeff and Amber Reinking a visit? If you’re like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why people neglect regular dental visits all the time: lack of money or quality dental insurance, busy schedules, and fear. However, your twice-yearly…
Welcome to our blog! One word nobody wants to hear when they visit the dentist is Cavity! That’s right, the dreaded cavity; but what exactly is a cavity and how do you get one? A cavity is a hole that develops in a tooth when the tooth begins to decay. It’s important to get a…
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