Category: Restorative Dentistry

Are You Worried About A Tooth Extraction?

Invasive dental procedures, such as removals, may cause worry for some patients. In most cases, removing one of your pearly whites is only recommended if it has been severely harmed or has the potential to harm the surrounding structures. If this is deemed necessary, your Elm Creek Dental team can help guide you through the… Read more »

Treating Tooth Decay With Natural-Looking Fillings

  If you have a cavity, you are not alone. It is estimated that around half of all US adults have had cavities at least once in their lifetime. Although this is a common problem, it is important to treat it when detected to avoid more severe problems. At Elm Creek Dental in Maple Grove,… Read more »

How Placing Crowns Could Save A Tooth

When a tooth is severely damaged, or develops tooth decay or infection, then you need a restoration to stop discomfort and prevent tooth loss. To save your tooth, we could place a custom dental crown, often made from lifelike materials. In today’s blog, your Maple Grove, MN, dentist talks about how we create and place… Read more »

Your Root Canal FAQs Answered

Root canal treatment often carries an air of mystery and misconception. If you find yourself facing this dental procedure or just curious about it, you are not alone. In this blog, the team at our dental office in Maple Grove, MN, will try to demystify the process by addressing some of the most common questions surrounding… Read more »

Restoration Can Help You Save A Problem Tooth

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If you have cracked or broken one of your natural teeth, take the time to speak with a trusted dental professional about repairing your smile. The longer that you wait to restore that problem tooth, the more likely you are to experience further deterioration of your dentistry. By meeting with your provider, you can take… Read more »

Working To Save Your Tooth With Restoration

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When you come into the office for a routine cleaning and examination, you may receive a diagnosis that one or more of your teeth are in need of repair. This situation can happen for a variety of reasons, but the most important thing to remember is that early detection can help you to prevent the… Read more »

Bridge, Partial, Implant: Your Options

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If you have lost a tooth or group of them together, you may very well be a little overwhelmed at your options. That is understandable, and this is a big decision. A surgical option needs to be well thought-out, and maintaining communication with your dental office can always help you gather more information. Every smile… Read more »

Be Aware Of What A Cavity Can Do To Your Tooth

The harm a cavity can do to your smile and oral health is considerable. The more time decay is given to grow and do harm, the more likely you are to experience complications, including trouble with the development of an infection within the tooth structure. Our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office is prepared to support… Read more »

Implant-Held Restorations And Smile Care

Smile care can take on different oral health and cosmetic concerns. Sometimes, treatment is provided so that a cavity or physical injury can be addressed. At other times, a more significant problem needs to be resolved. At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we are prepared to take on different concerns about your smile and… Read more »

Is It Time To Replace Your Crown?

If you have a crown in place to protect a vulnerable tooth, you should feel comfortable using it to bite and chew food. If you start to find doing so uncomfortable, if the restoration feels loose, or if you have issues with discomfort, it can be a warning that a replacement is needed! At our… Read more »