The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without fail,…
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5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is also treatable, at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. Gum disease is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. If left untreated, it…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Patients considering a dental implant at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and…
Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When you see photos of celebrities, do you ever wonder how they project such perfection? Can ordinary people ever achieve anything approaching it? When it comes to sensational smiles, the answer from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove is a resounding “Yes!” – with the help of cosmetic dentistry. There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans. And yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we focus on fluoride: what is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Fluoride is also added to dental…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Are you one of those people who dread having your teeth cleaned? At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we get it: no one really likes having their teeth and gums poked, prodded, and scraped. But it’s a simple and painless process for most people, and in the long run it is well worth it!…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, the team at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all…
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Bleaching
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Sparkling smiles are more attractive than dull and yellow ones: you won’t get much disagreement there. Everybody likes to see a pleasing smile, and having beautiful teeth is also good for your self esteem. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we create sparkling smiles every day with cosmetic dentistry. Unfortunately our teeth lose their…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, keeping our patients in excellent dental health is much easier when we have thorough information about their teeth and gums. Pictures are, indeed, worth a thousand words. Pictures, in the form of x-rays, are more useful than written notes. They show us what’s going on below the surface…
