Category: Preventive Dentistry

Better Sleep With A Custom Sleep Apnea Device

When you often feel exhausted during the day, or wake up multiple times a night, then you could suffer from chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), two serious issues that could be related. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists explain how we help you rest easy with a custom-made sleep apnea device, a… Read more »

Keep Smiles Safe From Cavities This Halloween

Halloween is a fun time, we get to dress up in costumes, and even take our kids trick or treating. But there is a downside: cavities. When people of all ages consume large amounts of sweets, this could increase the risk of tooth decay, and with it, painful toothaches and other complications. In today’s blog,… Read more »

Treating Sleep Apnea Without CPAP

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) impacts millions of people in the United States, and unless treated, could lead to not only daytime exhaustion, but issues for your heart health too! While effective, CPAP machines could be cumbersome and difficult for patients, which is why your Austin, MN, dentists will provide a custom-made sleep appliance as an… Read more »

Schedule Your 2020 Oral Cancer Screening!

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, over 53,000 people will likely be diagnosed with the disease this year alone. Of that number, nearly half will succumb to the disease in just five years time. The reason? In most cases, the disease is rarely diagnosed until the later stages. But if you undergo routine oral cancer… Read more »

The Benefits Of A Six-Month Cleaning

When you see us every six months for a checkup, in addition to examining your teeth and gums, we also clean the surfaces of your teeth. A dental cleaning is much more thorough than simple brushing and flossing, and is often crucial for keeping smiles free of periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN,… Read more »

How We Use Digital Technology In Your Exam

We always urge our patients to see us at least once every six months for a checkup and cleaning. A checkup means we have a chance to identify areas of concern, and using digital technology, we can do so in the earliest stages! In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists explain why you need an… Read more »

Why Do We Need Oral Cancer Screenings?

At least once a year, all adults should see the dentist for an oral cancer screening. In today’s blog, we’re looking at the importance of having your smile screened, as well as the reason all smiles need checkups and cleanings too. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentists will be discussing the importance of preventive… Read more »

When Should I Schedule A Dental Checkup?

The American Dental Association suggests people undergo a checkup and cleaning every six months. We agree, and we want to see you and your family twice a year for an exam and cleaning, which helps prevent everything from cavities to the onset of gum disease. In today’s blog, your Austin, MN, dentist is looking at… Read more »

Could Stress Lead To Teeth Grinding?

Many of us are currently feeling high levels of stress, suddenly working from home, or being furloughed, or navigating the need to homeschool our children. Often, high levels of stress could actually impact our smiles, leading to an increased chance of teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. How do you avoid this issue, and how… Read more »

Talk To Us About Toothaches

A dental emergency could lead to pain, and also increases the risk of complications like tooth loss. If you have an aching tooth, then this could possibly be due to an infected or decayed tooth. Which means your Austin, MN, dentists want to see you to address the cause of your discomfort and help improve… Read more »