Category: General Dentistry

Dental Care: When Less is More

It’s a natural instinct to think that more is better and less is, well….less. When it comes to good dental hygiene, it turns out that sometimes less is just as good (or even better!) than more. Some classic dental advice that will never go out of style is brush twice a day and floss once…. Read more »

5 Steps To Actually Enjoying Your Dental Hygiene

Guess what? There’s not just one suggestion out there that will help you feel much better about your daily dental hygiene experience. While you may not feel very hopeful at the current moment, our Austin, MN team is happy to report that there are actually lots and lots of things you can do in order… Read more »

Getting Honest: How Well Are You Really Brushing?

There are lots of ways you might unintentionally be convincing yourself that you’re doing a stellar job with your brushing habits. However, in reality, you may be missing a step or two (or three), which can cause some confusion. You’re under the impression that your dental hygiene deserves an A+ but you may end up… Read more »

Something New In Your Mouth? Let Us Know!

We know our own mouths pretty well. That’s why when you notice a new bump, or a sore spot, it’s hard to leave it alone. Unless you are a bit of an acrobat, however, it can be hard to get a good view of exactly what’s going on. Some things are fairly simple. You may… Read more »

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… Read more »

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,… Read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Mess Around With Gum Disease

Do you really know much about why our Austin, MN team consistently does our best not only to help you avoid tooth decay but also to ensure you are avoiding gum disease, too? When this is a problem you’ve never experienced before and a topic for which you’re not full of information, you may have… Read more »

When You’ve Got The Flu: What To Do?

What we hope, of course, is that you don’t find yourself sick this year! However, we all know that things like the common cold and the flu are highly contagious! So, with that said, our Austin, MN practice would simply like to talk with you for a moment about some of the things that just… Read more »