At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS, one of the most common complaints we hear from Maple Grove dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions that can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require […]
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Ready To Smile Again?
Most Minneapolis residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some individuals who avoid flashing a smile at all costs. Are you one of those people who covers their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth […]
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t respond to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to recognize that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At […]
Porcelain Veneers And Instant Orthodontics
If you have been paying attention to the orthodontics scene in recent years, you probably are aware of invisible braces and speed braces. These new teeth straightening procedures have been welcomed by many individuals, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces. There’s more good news for people who want to straighten their […]
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
There probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is a good thing. That includes those of us at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar that comes its way to produce the acids […]
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Once you brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, you’ll want the results to last as long as possible. But you must be careful: the same things that stained your teeth to begin with can stain them again. There are some things you can do retain that […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at Arbor Lakes Dental Care in Maple Grove MN. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it […]
Whitening For 3 Types Of Tooth Stains
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
One of the most common requests we get at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN is for teeth whitening, one of our cosmetic dentistry services. Everyone, it seems, would like to have teeth that are whiter. Our teeth tend to grow dull or get stained as the years go by: it’s just an unfortunate […]
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why […]
