You have likely looked up recently and realized that somehow, summer has ended and we’ve already stepped our way into fall. While you may define this time of year with lots of warm memories and excitement about the festive times to come, our Austin, MN practice wants to ensure you’re also keeping sight of some other important details. Once fall hits, time often seems to fly by, as there’s so much going on between now and the final day of the year. To ensure your dental health stays the course (and you don’t miss out on anything essential), we remind you that it’s time to check in on your dental insurance benefits!
Acid Erosion! Why It’s An Enemy To Consider!
You may hear quite frequently that you need to be careful about eating too much sugar because it’s bad for your teeth. You hear that you should be careful with acidic foods and beverages as well because … they’re bad for your teeth. Even though you can say with certainty that these things can damage your dental health, if we were to ask you how each of these harm-causers creates damage and what type of damage it creates, you may realize you don’t have any answers. Our Austin, MN team would like to fill in the blanks for you, so you see the bigger picture with ease! Hint: It’s all about acid erosion!
4 Questions (And Answers) About Canker Sores
Oh, no! Yesterday, your mouth felt perfectly fine, just like it usually does. However, today, you’ve got a bit of a gnawing ulcer in your mouth, known by the common name we all know as canker sore. It’s not something you want to deal with but once it arrives, it’s certainly going to make its presence known, which leaves you feeling curious in all sorts of ways. Have some questions you would really love for our Austin, MN team to answer for you? Let’s get going!
Cavity Talk: Get Back To The Original Basics
Remember when you were a kid and you were told just what you had to do to avoid cavities? However, here you are, a grown up and you realize you are dealing with tooth decay, as you wonder what you’re doing wrong and what you could be doing right? Instead of feeling like you must be missing out on some huge, all-powerful secret, remind yourself of something important: It’s often about getting back to basics that you have simply accidentally lost sight of. In even more exciting new, our Austin, MN team can help you make this a reality with easy reminders!
Dental Implants: 3 Very Motivating Options
If you have realized lately that you have spent some serious time thinking about dental implants, you feel like they’re probably going to prove to be a fantastic choice for you and your smile, and you’d love to get started … only you haven’t taken any action to do so … then you may need our help! Our Austin, MN team is very aware of the fact that your intentions don’t always give you the push you need to follow through on receiving the care you want. To help you out, we offer motivating options that can give you that spark to move ahead and actually complete your smile!
Electric Toothbrushes: Is It Worth The Switch?
When you hear about electric toothbrushes, do you get that feeling? You know, the one that causes you to feel like you’ve really missed the boat and that it’s high time you finally invest in this more advanced version of the manual brush you use for dental hygiene on a daily basis? If so, we encourage you to slow down for a moment and ask yourself, is it worth the switch? In some cases, you will find that swapping out your bristles for powered ones will certainly be to your benefit. However, our Austin, MN team is happy to highlight that in some cases, you may already be doing just what your oral health needs! Learn more.
Smile Care: Alternatives For Stuff You Really Dislike
Sometimes, even though you know that you should be taking care of your smile in a particular way, there’s something about that task that you really, really dislike. What are you supposed to do in this instance? Force yourself through a generally unbearable chore in the name of oral health protection? Or, should you just skip it, cross your fingers, and hope for the best? Of course, if you ask our Austin, MN team about how to move forward, the answer is a simple one! Always keep up with prevention! Just remember to make changes along the way by seeking out alternatives that will make you smile and help you protect your smile!
4 Ways Your Toothbrush Cannot Work For You
On one hand, you know that your toothbrush can work in amazing ways on your behalf! After all, it makes up the majority of your daily cleansing power, which helps you avoid cavities, prevent the otherwise very quick development of discoloration, and more. With that said, our Austin, MN team reminds you that even though your bristles and brush handle will help you accomplish quite a lot in terms of smile health protection, it’s certainly no magic wand! Ensure you’re using your brush for its purposes (and not expecting anything extra), so you know you’re putting your grin in good hands.
When You Think: “I Wish My Smile Looked Better!”
Have you ever looked in the mirror, stared at a photo of yourself, or simply thought about your smile and instantly reacted with the thought: I wish my smile looked better? If so, how did you follow that thought? Did you feel a little upset and then sweep those feelings under the rug for a while? If you’re tired of feeling unenthusiastic if not plain bad about the way your smile is looking, then our Austin, MN team encourages you to recognize something very important! We can help you pinpoint what is wrong, how to fix the problems, and how to arrive at a smile you’re thrilled with, through the help of dental care. Find out a bit more to get started!
Why Your Denture Hurts (And What To Do ASAP)!
One day, you may find that you’re having a perfectly normal, comfortable experience with your smile and that all is well. The next? Out of what you assume is the clear blue, your full or partial denture stars to cause you discomfort. It may be some rubbing, serious pain, pressure, or otherwise. The fact of the matter is: It’s not good! While you may feel unsure about how to proceed, our Austin, MN team can tell you in no uncertain terms, your discomfort means something isn’t quite right and you need to see us! As for the particulars, let’s saunter our way through them with you.
