At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, everything we do is for the welfare of our valued patients. We are committed to offering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We know that good dental health is an essential element of overall physical health, and that dentists do more that just “drill…
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7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure, but there are many people who don’t know exactly what it is. In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we explain seven uses for dental bonding. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored. It is applied to…
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle…
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN outlines three steps to take before you come to our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is essential to your strength both emotionally and physically. Everyone wants to make a positive impression when they smile or speak. We understand that. After you…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we can fix that. Did you know that tooth enamel is like skin? It has…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested treatment at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. When our patients want information about tooth restoration, we oftentimes tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday…
What to Know About Baby Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN is about baby teeth. They are very different from the adult teeth that come in later. It is well-known that baby teeth are supposed to fall out and permanent teeth are supposed to grow in their place. However, there are a number of things that…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Primary teeth are vital. Children need them to speak, and of course to eat. Plus, those little teeth preserve space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. That’s why we pay such close attention to them, at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Artifical Space Maintainers Keep Teeth From Shifting…
