What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, intermittent pauses in breathing […]
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Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smiles, such as cavities, periodontitis (advanced […]
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Maple Grove men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ […]
Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS Provides Quality, Compassionate Dental Care
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Jamie Sledd and I want to tell you about Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Unfortunately, gingivitis (gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at least […]
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to shield themselves […]
We Take Jaw Pain Seriously
If you are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS TMD treatment has helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. TMD is […]
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Maple Grove Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile redesign or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures needed to achieve […]
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some conditions with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also commonly called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, […]
