Oral Conditions Can Affect Your Sleep

When you think about oral health conditions, cavities and gum disease probably come to mind. Cavities are the most common oral health issue, and they affect nearly every adult at some point. If you notice tooth pain or black spots on your teeth, you may be able to spot cavities. If your gums are red and swollen, it may be the result of gum disease. While these conditions are visible, there are another set of oral conditions that affect you while you sleep. These conditions can inhibit your ability to get quality rest, and they can be difficult to diagnose on your own. (more…)

Restore the Color of Your Teeth

Chances are, your teeth have experienced some staining throughout your life. They probably aren’t as white as they used to be, and that’s okay. The enamel on the surfaces of your teeth is porous. That means that tiny pigment molecules can become trapped in the surface, creating discoloration over time. You don’t have to live with this discoloration forever though, you can restore the color of your teeth with professional teeth whitening treatment. Professional teeth whitening through your dentist provides you with access to strong bleaching agents that can make your teeth shine again. (more…)

Do You Believe in Your Smile?

Do you hide your smile when you’re in social settings? You may not even realize you’re doing it because you’ve become so comfortable from keeping those teeth concealed. If your teeth have cosmetic issues that are causing you to shrink in social and professional settings, then it’s time to make a change. Cosmetic dentistry treatments can augment the shape, color, and symmetry of your smile to give you a beautiful set of confidence-inspiring teeth. Do you believe in your smile? Porcelain veneers can help you answer with a resounding “yes.” (more…)

Caring for Your Child’s Teeth as They Grow

The health of your child’s teeth is important for their oral health and their overall health. Small infections in your child’s teeth and gums can end up having ramifications for the rest of their body. That’s why it’s important to help your child keep up with their oral health, and to help them build positive habits now. If you’re wanting to learn more about how to help your child care for their teeth, then you’re reading the right blog. Here are some relatively simple steps that you can take to keep your child’s teeth bright and beautiful. (more…)

Schedule Your 2020 Dentist Appointments Now

Did you make it to two dentist appointments last year? You should be visiting the dentist every six months to check up on the state of your oral health. Scheduling appointments at this interval is typically enough to prevent any major oral health problems from developing. Plus, almost every dental insurance plan covers these biannual visits, so it would be wasteful to not attend them. If you didn’t make it to the dentist often enough in 2019, then it’s time to schedule your 2020 dentist appointments. This is going to be the year that you take great care of your teeth and gums. (more…)

Choose a Dental Filling Before Your Tooth Suffers

No one likes hearing that they have a cavity. In fact, the anxiety over learning about oral health issues keeps some people away from the dentist for years — which only causes their problems to worsen. You may know that your teeth aren’t in the best shape, but a cavity can be treated in relatively short order, especially if it’s small. The longer you wait, the bigger your cavity will become. Eventually your tooth will begin to suffer and may become compromised. Choosing a dental filling quickly can allow your tooth to recover and return to a healthy state. (more…)

How Dental Crowns and Bridges Work

If you keep up with brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist every six months, you can avoid many of the major oral health problems that plague individuals. If you fall behind in one of these areas, or you experience an accident that breaks or dislodges one of your teeth, you may need to turn to restorative dentistry for help. Restorative dentistry uses prosthetics, techniques, and fabrications to repair your smile and the function of your teeth. Two of the more common implements are dental crowns and bridges. In today’s blog, we explain how those things work. (more…)

How Deep Is Your Tooth Infection?

A tooth infection is a pretty common oral health issue. Almost everyone experiences cavities at some point in their lives. Cavities occur when bacteria buildup on the surface of your tooth and wear away at your dental enamel with corrosive acid. Eventually, this allows the bacteria to work its way deep into your tooth. Beneath the enamel are layers of dentin and pulp. These tissues are more sensitive and can become infected quickly once bacteria are present. Beneath these layers are the root canals of your tooth. When your tooth infection runs this deep, it can cause serious problems. (more…)

Refine Your Smile to Look Your Best

Cosmetic dentistry treatment is designed to create an idyllic smile that gives you confidence. When you love the appearance of your smile, you’re more likely to show it off. Many individuals experience small defects in the appearance of their smile, but those defects don’t have to last forever. Cosmetic treatment can refine the appearance of your smile to help you look your best. Many cosmetic treatments are non-invasive, and require just a short treatment timetable. One of those treatments is dental bonding and contouring. With only small adjustments to the enamel of your teeth, your dentist can produce an incredible smile. (more…)

Can Dental Implants Help Restore Several Missing Teeth?

While the loss of a single tooth can become a serious problem for your smile and oral health, losing several teeth can lead to even more embarrassment, and more functional difficulties. At our Austin, MN dental office, we have experience restoring the smiles of patients who have significant oral health concerns. If your problems include the loss of several teeth, we can talk to you about using dental implants to keep your dental restorations secure. While it is common to have individual dental implants placed to hold single tooth restorations, these supportive posts can also serve as support for a larger prosthetic, like a full denture. (more…)