Missing teeth can cause you physical pain, and they can make it difficult to eat. In addition to the functional problems that come with tooth loss, missing teeth can also disrupt your smile. If you’ve got a couple of teeth missing from your smile, it stands out in photos and in social settings. This can cause you to feel self conscious and smile less. That’s a real shame! You deserve to have a smile that you’re excited to share with everyone. If missing teeth are disrupting your smile, you may benefit from a custom-made dental bridge, which can effectively repair your smile. (more…)
Children’s Dentistry Sets the Stage for Healthy Teeth
Providing the best for your children is important to you. One of the best ways that you can provide for your children is by helping them to create positive habits. Lifestyle habits, like brushing and flossing their teeth, can set your children up for success in the future. The habits they form now can last them a lifetime. Conversely, failing to form these habits — or forming negative habits — can have adverse effects. Your child’s dentist can help your child learn how to properly care for their teeth. A good children’s dentistry experience sets the stage for healthy teeth. (more…)
What Does a Cavity Do to Your Tooth?
You know that cavities are harmful to your teeth. They’re the pockets of bacteria that cause little dark spots and require fillings. Over time, cavities can cause you pain and disrupt your smile. You know you want to avoid developing cavities, but do you actually know what cavities are? Understanding what cavities are and what they do to your teeth can help you to better prevent them from causing damage. Here’s a simple explanation of how cavities form and what you can do to stop them. (more…)
Healthy Roots Keep Your Teeth in Place
There’s much more to teeth than meets the naked eye. That’s because a majority of the structure of your teeth exists beneath the gum line. While you can see and brush the crown of your tooth, the real strength of your tooth lies in its roots. Caring for your entirety of your teeth is important, but keeping these roots healthy and bacteria-free is the best way to keep your teeth in place throughout your life. The roots of each tooth connect to the jaw bone and give you the ability to comfortably and reliably chew food. (more…)
A Few Things to Know About Dealing with Sleep Apnea
When you have sleep apnea, it becomes nearly impossible for you to achieve the deep levels of sleep you need to rest and recuperate properly. That’s because sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to repeatedly stop breathing in your sleep, which constantly interrupts your sleep pattern throughout the night. At our Baxter, MN, dental office, we can often help patients find relief from the symptoms of sleep apnea and achieve the deep, restful sleep they need with the help of a custom-designed sleep appliance. (more…)