Along with changing your smile in ways that make you self-conscious, tooth loss can have an alarming impact on your dental function. If you have to work around the loss of even one tooth, you can start to overuse the ones that remain, and you can put pressure on your jaw joints and muscles that can cause lingering discomfort to build up. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can talk with you about prosthetic dental work that actually strengthens your bite and makes jaw movement more comfortable. With the support of a dental implant, a prosthetic can be trusted to absorb bite pressure, which means you no longer have to consciously change your jaw function! (more…)
Stop A Serious Toothache With Root Canal Treatment
While it might be nice to think that a toothache is eventually going to subside on its own, problems that cause pain can actually grow progressively worse until they are treated. Aches and issues with sensitivity that are linked to a tooth infection should not be ignored. If you put off care, the problem can worsen, which means more discomfort as well as the potential loss of your tooth! Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is prepared to address your infection through root canal treatment. A root canal is performed in order to clear away bacteria that have made their way into your pulp. After the removal of bacteria and damaged tissues, your dentist can seal the pulp to keep it safe before providing you with a custom dental crown. (more…)
Should You Be Worried About A Tendency To Grind Your Teeth?
Stress can cause several physical changes and responses. One response to stress is teeth grinding. In isolation, this can be nothing more than a brief shift in how much tension you feel in your jaw. If you continue to grind and clench your teeth, or if you are grinding your teeth throughout the night, it can lead to serious consequences for your smile! At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, patients who find themselves regularly clenching or grinding their teeth can discuss treatment options. A custom night guard can keep your teeth safe against this issue, often referred to as bruxism. We are also prepared to restore teeth that have been worn down or damaged over time by your problems with this condition. (more…)
Selecting The Right Crown For Your Restorative Treatment
When a problem is serious enough to require restorative dental work, your treatment will not be complete until you have a permanent dental filling or dental crown in place for the tooth’s protection. Restorations are going to be a permanent requirement, as a tooth is naturally limited in its ability to recover from damage. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is prepared to help you enjoy work that provides long-term support that keeps a tooth safe from an infection, and also ensures you can confidently apply pressure with it when you bite and chew. When a problem is serious enough to require the full support of a dental crown, we can make sure you have a custom appliance that fits comfortably. We can also determine what kind of material might be best suited for treatment to provide optimal results. (more…)
Put A Stop To These Common Brushing Mistakes!
If you really want to avoid problems with cavities and gum disease, you should stick to a smart and thorough oral care routine. Brushing is an important part of anyone’s efforts to prevent dental problems. With that said, some people unknowingly develop bad habits that make their routine less effective than they realize. If this affects you, it may escape your notice until you are alerted to the presence of one cavity (or several!) at your next routine dental exam! Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is here to help you stay on top of your oral hygiene needs. While regular dental appointments are important for preventing issues that demand restorative dental care, make sure your daily routine is as effective as you believe it is before problems occur! (more…)
Chipped Or Cracked Tooth? We Can See You On Short Notice
It is hard to overlook a problem with a chipped or cracked tooth, especially when you know the damage is visible to others. For many people, the cosmetic effects of dental damage cause enough concern to make treatment a priority. With that said, you should know that without the appropriate care, a tooth that is already injured can become infected, or suffer more physical trauma. The sooner you arrange the appropriate treatment, the sooner you can protect yourself against potential complications. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office can see patients on short notice when they have dental injuries to address. After an evaluation, we can provide the appropriate care to ensure your tooth’s cosmetic and health needs are addressed! (more…)
3 Smile-Friendly Adjustments To Make To Your Daily Routine
Some people never give their approach to oral hygiene a second thought…until they find out they need to do something about tooth decay or gingivitis. Learning that you need to arrange treatment for an active oral health issue can wake you up to the possibility that your habits might need to change. With that said, it can be a good idea to think about your oral health before this occurs. A timely change made early enough can help you limit your risks, and make the need for a future restorative dental procedure less likely. Remember that in addition to taking good care of your smile on your own, you can enjoy important preventive services during your routine dental exams. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is prepared to help patients with routine as well as restorative treatments! (more…)
Will Cavity Treatment Interfere With Your Dental Function?
Will the need for cavity treatment permanently affect your oral health? The damage from tooth decay is permanent, as your enamel will not repair itself and close the damage left behind by your cavity. However, this does not mean that your tooth is going to experience long-term problems! In the course of performing restorative dental work, our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office will take care to protect your tooth with a dental filling or dental crown. Selecting the right restoration is important, as it is necessary to keep the restoration in place to ensure that your tooth remains safe and healthy. The presence of a filling or crown also ensures that you can continue to bite or chew while applying pressure to the tooth. (more…)
Struggling With Bad Breath? Poor Oral Health Could Be Why
You can quickly grow tired of having to mask bad breath behind mints, but if you are not addressing the cause of the problem, this issue can continue to affect you. People who frequently struggle with halitosis may be affected by poor periodontal health, a lack of an effective oral care routine, or even a problem with an unresolved cavity. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we can perform a thorough evaluation of your oral health to find out why you might be experiencing so many bouts of bad breath. Once a problem is identified, we can arrange the necessary treatment to help you regain a healthy, untroubled smile! If the issue is rooted in poor oral hygiene, we can provide tips to help you make positive changes to help you maintain fresher breath. (more…)
We Help Parents And Kids Take Care Of Their Teeth
Parents are responsible for their kids’ oral health, and they also have to make sure their own needs are being met when it comes to preventing dental problems. Even if your child is able to brush and floss on their own, you still have a role to play by encouraging them to perform these tasks well, and by providing smart, smile-friendly meals and snacks for them to enjoy. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office has experience supporting families with their oral health needs. We provide pediatric dental visits as well as routine checkups and teeth cleanings for adults. During visits, you and your kids can also enjoy guidance and tips regarding good dental health. (more…)