Many people in our community are staying home and practicing social distancing to help prevent the continued spread of COVID-19. But just because you’re going to be home bound more than usual, doesn’t mean you should neglect your smile! In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentist talks about what steps you can take to help… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Gum Disease Should Be Treated Immediately
Early stages of gum disease are known as “gingivitis.” You may be familiar with this term. It’s characterized by the chronic inflammation of your gums. You’ll notice spots on your gums become red, swollen, and painful to the touch. This early form of gum disease will get more and more serious over time unless it… Read 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… Read more »
Your Toothpaste Choices: Great Idea Or Awful Idea?
The big, wide world of toothpaste can occasionally cause you to look up from your usual selection and wonder: Am I missing something? Is that advertised feature really something that will work for me? Am I making a great choice for my oral health or a really awful one? We know that the shelves filled… Read more »
Sometimes, The Smile Care Answer Is: Write It Down!
There are areas of smile care that can become challenging … that don’t have to cause even a tiny bit of frustration. What is our Austin, MN team talking about, you wonder? Today, we would love to remind patients that while it may seem as though keeping up with your care might seem fraught with… Read more »
Don’t Forget To Use Your Insurance Benefits!
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Make Nighttime Smile Care Simpler
In the morning, you’re full of fresh energy. It’s all about checking things off of your list, as you prepare for the day ahead! Of course, you wouldn’t ever leave your home without brushing! However, when it’s time to wind down for the evening, you’ve got your jammies on, you’re cozy indoors with dim lighting,… Read more »
