Typically, our team is ready to help our patients in Baxter, MN, enjoy bright smiles with professional teeth whitening and other cosmetic solutions. However, we’re limiting treatments at the moment to emergency care only, so you may have concerns about your teeth developing unsightly stains. Fortunately, we have a few tips for keeping them bright… Read more »
Do You Know What Gingivitis Looks Like?
How is your oral health right now? If you can’t answer that question, it’s probably because you haven’t seen your dentist in a while. You should be making biannual appointments for checkups and cleanings to prevent bacteria from building up on your teeth and gums. These appointments also give you peace of mind, because you’ll… Read more »
Periodontitis Is a Scary Gum Disease Reality
When you think about your oral health, you probably focus on your teeth. By brushing your teeth twice a day, you take major steps toward preventing cavity formation. However, your teeth aren’t the only important part of your oral health. Your gums are a vital oral tissue that needs your protection, just like your teeth…. Read more »
The Basics of Scaling and Root Planing
Oral bacteria can pose a greater or smaller risk for you, depending on who you are. That’s because everyone’s genetics are different, and some individuals are predisposed to having issues with cavities and gum disease. You can control factors like how often you brush and floss, and how often you visit the dentist, but some… Read more »
A Healthy Jaw Keeps Your Teeth in Place
Everyone wants to live their life with a full set of bright, healthy teeth. As you get older, your risk for tooth loss increases, because your teeth are bound to experience natural wear throughout your lifetime. However, there are still plenty of factors in your control when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy. One… Read more »