From our childhood, we are taught about the danger of sugar on our oral health. But more than simply avoiding candy and sugar is important to maintain a healthy smile. Tooth decay can develop from some more seemingly innocuous foods. Also, your dietary choices can have lasting impacts on your oral health beyond sugar. Today, your Austin, MN dentist discusses how diet affects your smile. (more…)
How Diabetes Affects Your Smile
Over 29 million Americans are affected with either Type I or Type II diabetes. If you are diabetic, you are probably familiar with a whole host of medical issues that can affect you. Circulation problems, higher risk of infection, risk of damage to the eyes, the list goes on and on. 1 in 5 cases of tooth loss is linked to diabetes, so it’s important to manage your oral health. Today, your Austin, MN dentist discusses some of the ways this health condition affects your smile.
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A Root Canal Could Preserve Your Smile
When a tooth becomes infected, this could lead to serious discomfort and over time, the risk of a lost tooth. Which is why we may prescribe an endodontic treatment option. With root canal therapy, we can treat infected teeth and bring relief. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists explain how we treat serious oral health concerns with endodontics.
Full Smiles With Our Lifelike And Durable Dentures
When you suffer from severe tooth loss, or total tooth loss, this impacts every aspect of your life, from how you eat and speak to your ability to socialize. You could even develop an older appearance! Fortunately, your Austin, MN, dentists can help rebuild smiles with full, partial, or even dental implant dentures!
What Advantages Do Dental Implants Offer?
When you lose teeth, this could lead to problems for the stability and health of your smile, not to mention the overall beauty too. But to address these gaps, and help prevent further tooth loss, we could recommend a durable and long-lasting replacement option. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about implant dentistry.
Treating Tooth Loss With Dental Bridges
When you lose a tooth, even one tooth, this could mean serious trouble for the function and beauty of your smile, and even negatively impact oral health too. Which is why replacing your missing teeth with a dental bridge is so important. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about our dental bridges.
Custom Repair With Dental Crowns
When you have a tooth that is cracked or broken, or one with major tooth decay, we could repair it and return function, health, and beauty with a crown. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about how we offer custom repairs with crowns, and could even help replace missing teeth.
Comfortable (And Lifelike) Composite Resin Fillings
When you have a cavity, this could cause discomfort, infection, and even lead to tooth loss! To offer treatment, you may need to receive a filling. Instead of metal, we can offer a composite resin option that looks natural and preserves your smile. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about our natural-looking fillings.
Correcting Smile Blemishes With Veneers
When you have multiple blemishes with the appearance of your smile, this doesn’t mean you have to undergo multiple procedures. Instead, we could use a single treatment to correct esthetic issues with the shape and color of your smile. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about our porcelain veneers.
When Does A Smile Need Bonding And Contouring?
When you have several different cosmetic issues with the smile, you may benefit from dental bonding and contouring. These two treatments offer esthetic improvements in only one visit, and are safe for all ages. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists talk about when a smile should consider bonding and contouring.