There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Blaine, Minnesota office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Blaine, Minnesota office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing
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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 22, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Got Questions About Root Canals? We Have Answers
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
You might have a few questions should you find out you need a root canal for a tooth infected with advanced decay. Most will be about what you should Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's How to Get a Smile Makeover This Summer
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Play a round of word association with "summer," and you'll probably come up with "vacation," "camping," or "beach" just off the top of your head. But the slower pace Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures