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…)
When A Tooth Problem Calls For Root Canal Treatment
Dental problems can be addressed before you require root canal treatment. In fact, this is one of the reasons patients are advised to keep up with regular dental exams, even at times when they feel their teeth have no problems. At an appointment, your Maple Grove, MN dentist can identify a cavity and provide restorative dental work before a tooth’s condition worsens. Unfortunately, many people will not receive treatment in time to avoid complications. If a tooth’s health worsens because bacteria start to infiltrate its pulp, root canal treatment will be needed. This is an important procedure, as it stops a worsening problem with your dental health before you have to worry about losing your tooth! (more…)
Choosing Your Preferred Approach To Teeth Whitening
You are ready to make your smile whiter, but you may be less certain about what kind of treatment you should consider. Over the counter whitening treatments provide some benefits, but they can be less than effective at removing stubborn stains. Fortunately, you can turn to your Maple Grove, MN dentist for help with discoloration. Our practice provides two different teeth whitening approaches. One gives you a whiter smile after just one appointment, while the other will see you take home a custom whitening kit that you can use on your own time to fight difficult stains. When appropriate, we can also talk to you about alternative cosmetic dental treatments for intrinsic discoloration. (more…)