Care For Your Child’s Teeth Over The Summer

children's dentistryFor kids, summer is a time when schedules change and their waking hours shift. No longer must they wake up early for school and labor through homework every evening. Now they are free to do what they want — within reason of course. As adults, our lives don’t change too much (unfortunately) outside of taking our children where they need to go at the correct time. During these hot months, it’s easy to let normal routines slide. However, when it comes to their oral health, it is essential that you take steps to ensure that their teeth stay healthy. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists discuss ways that you can help them maintain healthy, radiant smiles all summer long. (more…)

Protect Your Smile From Stains!

Wine Austin MNOver the years, your teeth take a lot of damage. The foods we eat can stain them, and we are constantly exposing them to various materials that can cause damage to your enamel. 

Tobacco use is another major cause of tooth discoloration, or drinking coffee or red wine. Or you could be lacking certain vitamins, causing splotches, or places that appear translucent.

Over the course of a lifetime, it can be difficult to maintain a bright, clear smile. Today, your Austin, MN dentist explains some common sources of tooth discoloration and how to best protect your smile, both inside and out!
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Why Do We Still Have Wisdom Teeth?

Teeth Austin MNWe only hear about wisdom teeth when there are issues with them. They don’t appear to do too much good even when they are healthy. So why do we have them? If we are evolving, are our mouths as well?

It is easier to recognize if there are issues with your wisdom teeth if you know their history and  their biological function. It is important to keep a baseline of your body’s mechanisms, in order to properly identify if it is not working properly.

Today, your Austin, MN dentist touches on the biology behind wisdom teeth so that you can properly monitor yours!

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Ignore Flossing At Your Own Risk!

Floss Austin MNEvery time you see an oral health professional, you are surely reminded to keep to a strict oral health regimen. This certainly includes twice-daily brushing and an oral rinse. But also comes the one that patients dread the most: flossing.

Maybe it’s the time, or any pain with flossing gums that have not been cared for, but people seem particularly averse to keeping to a strict flossing regimen. Today, your Austin, MN dentist practically begs you to floss. It can save your teeth, and even stabilize the jawbone!

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