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…)
How Does Flossing Fit Into Your Oral Hygiene Routine?
How easy is it for you to recall the last time you flossed? If you are making this practice a consistent part of your oral care routine, you should do it on a daily basis. Unfortunately, some people only take the time to floss when they feel bothered by the remnants of their last meal trapped between their teeth. If you are ignoring this part of your oral care routine, you can become vulnerable to tartar buildup, and may face a higher risk for problems with tooth decay and gum disease! Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office can help you protect your smile through regular exams and cleanings. Between your checkups, you should have a routine in place that fully protects your smile from harm! (more…)
Treating Problems That Make Biting And Chewing Difficult
When something as fundamental as biting and chewing food becomes difficult or painful, you should be concerned. More than one issue can compromise your natural bite function. Sometimes, the issue will be with the alignment of a person’s jaw joints, or stress on the joints and muscles. For others, dental pain or tooth loss can force changes in how they bite and chew. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office has experience taking care of patients who develop issues with biting and chewing. After a problem is identified, we can recommend a solution that provides lasting support for you. (more…)
Arranging Emergency Treatment For A Tooth Injury
The idea of waiting patiently for a solution if your tooth is injured and in pain can feel like a ridiculous one. With that said, many people are unsure of what help might be available to them if they experience dental trauma, or start to experience significant pain. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office wants patients to know that emergency dental services are available to them should they ever need them. You can make an appointment on short notice to have work done to address a tooth that is chipped, cracked, broken, or completely knocked out. We can also help if you start to experience a level of pain or sensitivity that becomes difficult to ignore. (more…)
How Long Should It Take To Thoroughly Brush Your Teeth?
The effort you put into brushing your teeth can determine how likely you are to develop deposits of plaque and tartar on your teeth. This is not the only effort you take against these harmful materials – you also fight them by flossing – but its is hard to overstate the importance of brushing for your oral health. With that said, how long has it been since you thought about your approach to this part of your oral care routine? People who are surprised to hear that they need work done to treat a cavity can overlook shortcomings in their hygiene habits. One way to check on how effectively you brush is to time yourself. To thoroughly clean your teeth, this should take you at least two minutes. Your Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office provides consistent oral hygiene support through regular dental cleanings and examinations, but what you do between appointments can be critical to controlling plaque, tartar, and cavities. (more…)
3 Habits That Can Help You Avoid Trouble With Cavities
How concerned should you really be about the formation of a cavity? If you act in time to arrange restorative dental work, a dental filling may be enough to address the problem. With that said, tooth decay can grow increasingly serious if the problem goes untreated. Eventually, bacteria can spread and harm your tooth so severely that the only treatment option remaining is to extract it! At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we have helped many people deal with different degrees of tooth decay. We can also provide guidance during routine dental exams to help you avoid future problems. Remember that even a small cavity will do permanent damage to your tooth structure, something you certainly want to avoid. (more…)
You Can Make Choices That Limit Dental Wear And Tear
Over the years, biting and chewing food can start to wear down a person’s teeth. For many people, this wear and tear can be mild enough to go unnoticed, but others can see changes in their tooth shape and size. In addition to potentially affecting your smile, problems with wear and tear can start to weaken your enamel, which may make you more vulnerable to problems that require restorative dental work. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we encourage patients to practice good habits in order to prevent dental problems. Smart behaviors at home, along with regular dental exams, can make it easier for you to avoid problems like tooth decay and gum disease! (more…)