TMJ Treatment: Our Care, Your Choices, And Why You Need Help!

If you have only recently discovered that you have TMJ disorder … but you haven’t done anything yet to follow through on receiving the TMJ treatment we offer or to make any lifestyle changes … it may be time to shift your priorities! As in, our Austin, MN team suggests you put protecting your TMJs (or your jaw joints) with our care and your own efforts as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may be looking at a future with additional symptoms and even some serious damage. Find out just how to make things better (it’s easier than you might think) and why!

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Brightening Up Your Grin In 3 Easy Steps

Whether your smile is quite yellowed or just a bit dim compared to the way it once looked, one thing is certain: In order to have a beaming, glowing smile, you’re going to need cosmetic dental care. Of course, this sounds easy but when you begin approaching the idea, you may feel like the steps elude you, you don’t know how to get to the finish line, and just getting started is uncertain. We understand and our Austin, MN team reminds you that it’s natural to need some assistance as you tip toe into new territory. Of course, we would love to help!

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Your Checkups: Checking It All Out!

You might have some notions about dental checkups that aren’t exactly on point, which may be why you occasionally (of frequently) decide that you’re not too worried about forgetting to schedule them. Newsflash: They’re actually extremely comprehensive, key to your continued oral health, and once you better understand that our Austin, MN team really is checking out every last detail in regard to the well being of your grin, you may feel more compelled to come in every six months as suggested.

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Busting Denture Myths: They Are Actually Quite Wonderful!

You may hear a lot of different things about traditional dentures! Unfortunately, especially when you’re starting to feel good about selecting them for yourself, you may find that you begin hearing negative things that don’t make you feel more optimistic about choosing them. Instead, your confidence may start to wane a bit. Since we are quite aware that this is a common issue, our Austin, MN team would love to step in to bust open some common myths and to help you see that your initial feeling that full or partial dentures may be well-suited to your needs is likely spot on!

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Yes, You Really Can Consider Implants, Even Though…

If you think that you’re alone in your thoughts and assumptions that certain people make prime candidates for dental implants but that you probably don’t, let us reassure you: This is a very common way of thinking! The bad news is that it’s not a very accurate line of thinking in regard to replacing teeth with implants, which means many individuals out there could probably happily choose implants … but they unintentionally talk themselves out of it. Rather than figuring that you have an obstacle or two that’s going to get in the way, why not come in to speak with our Austin, MN team instead, so you know for sure what you can and cannot qualify for? You may be shocked to learn that there is usually a pathway that will lead you directly toward implants!

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Dry Mouth: A Few Very Important Things To Commit To Memory!

Dry mouth is often one of those mysteries that patients only really focus on once it happens to them! If you wake up one morning with a cottony feeling in your mouth and you notice over time that it never really goes away, this can become both frustrating and even harmful to your oral health! Before you worry that this is a permanent problem, we suggest you remain calm and consider some very helpful advice. When you are able to keep a few things our Austin, MN team explains to you on the topic in mind, you can easily address dryness and regain your healthy smile!

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Does Your Jaw Hurt? Learn About TMJ Disorder

In addition to common concerns like tooth decay and gingivitis, there are many other things that can affect the state of your oral health, the quality of your bite’s function, and more. For example, if your jaw hurts constantly, especially when you open and close it, then the issue is likely something beyond a cavity or gum disease. At our Austin, MN, dental office, we can help you find out what your jaw pain means, and how to alleviate it by addressing the issue directly. (more…)

3 Subtle Benefits of Implant Dentures

When it comes to implant dentures, there are a couple of right-up-front and obvious benefits: they look extremely natural, and they are stable and secure in your mouth. Those are strong selling points if you have lost a significant number of teeth and are looking for the best alternative to restore your smile in Austin, MN. Along with these obvious positive points, here are three more nuanced benefits that many patients experience, once they receive implant dentures. (more…)

Easy Ways To Keep Dental Floss With You (And Why You Should)

Remember that there aren’t any excuses when it comes to dental hygiene. Sure, you can say, “Oh no, but I ran out of dental floss!” but that won’t protect you from the consequences that come from a lack of flossing. Did you know that missing your flossing session for just one day can actually cause very real problems for your smile health? To ensure you are always prepared to clean between teeth and just beneath gum tissue, our Austin, MN practice offers some helpful ways you can keep it on hand and why it’s so very important that you do so!

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Q&A: Oral Health Things You Hear About  

Like anything else, when it comes to your oral health and dental care, there are things you know, things you’re not entirely sure about, and then details that show up that you assume must be rumors. However, since there’s quite a good amount of uncertainty, you can sometimes find yourself wondering which way is up, which is down, and what you really know for sure. Perhaps something you assume is false is actually true! Our Austin, MN team knows that this can cause some lifelong confusion that can even keep you from achieving your best smile, so let’s get started with a Q&A that can solve some mysteries. Then, remember to ask additional questions during visits!

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