What is the “right” approach to a cavity treatment? To answer that question, more information is needed, as patients come in for care while affected by different degrees of dental decay. While one person may visit us with a smaller cavity that requires a dental filling, another can schedule treatment for severe decay that calls for root canal therapy. That being said, one consistent goal we have when treating different types of cavities is to provide treatment that preserves a patient’s attractive smile. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can treat you with a custom dental filling or crown that imitates your healthy enamel and preserves the appearance of your tooth. (more…)
How Orthodontic Work Improves Smiles
If you have noticeable issues with malocclusion – poor teeth spacing – you may have a difficult time sharing a confident smile with the world. Until you deal with this problem, you can find yourself hiding your teeth from view as much as possible. By learning more about your orthodontic treatment options, you can discover that discreet corrective work is available to you. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can talk to you about different orthodontic appliances, including Invisalign aligners, that can address problems with teeth spacing. In some cases, we may be able to hide minor gaps or overlaps by providing cosmetic dental work. (more…)
Dental Exams Protect Your Teeth And Gums
Are you currently doing enough to keep yourself safe against threats like tooth decay and gum disease, or could you benefit from a better approach to preventive care? When you think about what makes an approach to oral hygiene “right” for you, remember that you should count on more than just your own daily habits for support. You should also commit to regularly visiting your dentist for preventive oral health checkups! At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we provide valuable preventive services that help patients avoid dental as well as periodontal problems. We can give you an early warning about a problem that might call for treatment, and we can also lower your risk for future problems by performing thorough dental cleanings. (more…)
Brightening A Discolored Smile
Discolored teeth tend to look less healthy, and they can generally lead to anxiety around your appearance that makes you prefer to keep your smile hidden. If you are tired of letting enamel stains undermine your confidence, or if you are unhappy with the results of a store bought teeth whitening kit, tell your Maple Grove, MN dentist about your interest in a professional teeth whitening treatment. Through cosmetic treatments, we have helped many people show off happier, brighter smiles! When necessary, we can discuss alternatives to whitening procedures. This can be necessary whenever there is a need to address problems unrelated to enamel stains in order to make the appropriate changes. (more…)
Treatment During A Dental Emergency
Ideally, you will not have any issues with your smile or oral health that call for an appointment before your next scheduled dental exam. Unfortunately, problems do occur between visits, and that can leave you in need of urgent treatment. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we are prepared to act in response to a patient’s dental emergency. We can bring you in for treatment on short notice and determine what we can do to quickly and fully address your issue. That can lead to prompt recovery from a physical injury, as well as support for a tooth experiencing an alarming amount of discomfort. (more…)
Arranging A Cosmetic Bonding Treatment
The right approach to improving your smile can be more conservative and convenient than you may expect. Instead of restoring a tooth with a custom veneer or crown, we can talk to you about reshaping and resizing it, covering damage, and even hiding spacing problems by performing tooth bonding and contouring work. Through these procedures, your Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is able to address many different cosmetic concerns. In addition to providing a solution to a range of issues, this approach to treatment can deliver improvements in a surprisingly short time, as it may only require one appointment. We can help you understand how this work can lead to lasting smile changes, and we can also discuss the benefits of other cosmetic services. (more…)
Addressing Your Issues With TMJ Pain
Someone who lives with TMJ disorder can experience discomfort whenever they attempt to bite, chew, or speak. They can also have frequent difficulties with headaches, as well as problems with nightly teeth grinding. If these problems sound familiar to you, a visit with your dentist can be productive. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can help patients understand why TMJ problems create so much discomfort, and we can discuss treatment to put these issues behind them. For those who have struggled with teeth grinding – also known as bruxism – as well as jaw pain and stiffness, we can discuss services to restore damaged or worn teeth if necessary. (more…)
We Can Give You A Lifelike Tooth Filling
Restorative dental work needs to take place to stop a cavity. As frustrating as it may be to learn you need to see your dentist for a procedure, the complications from untreated decay can lead to more issues, which can become difficult to ignore. The good news is that when you schedule treatment at our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, you can receive a lifelike restoration that protects your tooth while keeping your smile’s appearance unchanged. We can actually provide dental fillings that imitate healthy tooth structure and bond directly to your enamel to provide a secure, lasting form of support! (more…)
Porcelain Veneers And Dental Damage
Even if the damage is superficial, injuries that affect your smile can cause significant concerns. After all, minor changes to your teeth can affect your facial symmetry and hurt your overall confidence in the way you look. Is there a way to address these esthetic issues without scheduling restorative treatment? A more conservative approach to care can be recommended. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can evaluate you to see if you are a good candidate for treatment with veneers. By using these thin cosmetic restorations to improve the way you look, we can resolve problems with chipped or cracked teeth while minimizing changes to your enamel. (more…)
Are You Losing Confidence In An Older Dental Crown?
You should feel confident that your dental crown will support your bite function and protect your tooth, even if it is older. Dental restorations are needed on a permanent basis after restorative dental work. This is because our teeth are not able to recover naturally from cavities and physical injuries that demand treatment. If you have an older crown that you no longer feel you can trust to absorb bite pressure and protect your tooth, let your Maple Grove, MN dentist know! A replacement will ensure that your tooth remains safe, and that you will not experience problems with your bite that can lead to new oral health issues. (more…)