Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. But teeth cannot regenerate. Decay can be halted, but that’s as good as it gets. That’s why the team at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove so strongly emphasizes dental health and dental hygiene.…
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Spotlight-Ready Smiles From Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS In Maple Grove, Minnesota
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A mouth full of unattractive teeth can really distract from a person’s appearance. Having a red-carpet-worthy smile, like what you’ll get with cosmetic dentistry from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions with your distinguished A-list friends. This smile, however, doesn’t have to have a…
Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove twice a year. Your dental health…
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to experience the dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say regarding common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. The ADA advises patients to meet with with their dentist before starting any bleaching…
What Is Oil Pulling?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This Arbor Lakes Dental post looks at oil pulling, an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz lately. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for twenty minutes to benefit the teeth, gums and overall health…
Clear Improvement
Clear braces produce excellent results in many patients. Unlike traditional braces, there are no wires or brackets or rubber bands. Even better, they are almost undetectable to people who are standing just a few feet away from you. You can get clear braces from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. Clear braces are so undetectable…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
You have probably seen ads for teeth whitening products with terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we a lot of whitening products out there. How do you sort it all out? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient who…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove can transform your smile into something truly wonderful. And what, you may ask, makes a wonderful smile? Fair question. Is it white teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth? All of the above? Beauty, of course, is in the eye of the beholder. What troubles prevent sensational smiles?…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
You would never consider running a red light at a busy intersection, or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway. But a word of caution from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove: you might do some everyday things that are risky to your dental health. What follows are some common habits…
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
People who wait to have a sore tooth checked usually end up saying, “I wish I had seen the dentist sooner.” A toothache is sending a simple message. Something is wrong, and you should call Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove without delay. A tooth may become sensitive to pressure when chewing or biting, or…
