A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. While some challenges that come with aging can’t be avoided, others can. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Gaps In Your…
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Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted,…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, come see us for an exam at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment helps with preventing more serious dilemmas. If necessary, important treatment and pain relief can be…
Smile Makeovers? Yes, We Do Those, Too!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by…
Schedule Your Coronation
Categories: Dental Crowns, Dental Health
Dental crowns are one of the best ways we have to restore a tooth that we’ve repaired due to damage or decay. They are one of most common restorations we perform at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, where you can get your crown in just one day. The word “crown” may make you…
The Wow Factor
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we continue to achieve fantastic results with our cosmetic dentistry smile makeovers. If the term “cosmetic dentistry” is unfamiliar to you, it’s a type of dental care that focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth and teeth, and how they come together in your smile. There…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this blog post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably suffered from stomatitis and don’t think…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle.…
Attention Maple Grove Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
A recent study on the influences of e-cigarettes on oral health has more troubling information for men and women who believe vaping is safer than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts determined that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and irreversible cellular degeneration. These conditions, in turn, can result…
