In today’s Arbor Lakes Dental post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to […]
Dental bridges
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 […]
Hi, Maple Grove!
Arbor Lakes Dental has been providing quality dental care to patients in the Maple Grove area since 1992. We are dedicated to the oral health of our patients and we are currently accepting new patients. Our top services include: cosmetic dentistry dental bridges gum disease Our friendly team here would be happy to answer any […]
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of individuals without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Hello Maple Grove! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle aiming the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush can clean the […]
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When individuals seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a well-liked option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very heavy-duty porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It improves […]
Preventing Tooth Decay
In Minnesota and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Arbor Lakes Dental serves people from 4 to 94 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and […]
Bridging The Gap
Categories: Dental bridges, Restorative Dentistry
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasant smile? At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we can fill the gap with a dental bridge, and help you get back your sensational smile! A dental bridge could be the perfect answer for your missing tooth. A bridge not only […]
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 […]
Missing Teeth and Dental Implants
It’s a deceptively simple idea: replace a missing tooth by attaching an artificial one directly to the patient’s jaw. It’s an idea that has been around for a thousand years or more, but in the last half century, it has become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered at Arbor Lakes […]
