So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for […]
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS In Maple Grove
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly, or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face […]
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 […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that […]
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. The word “crown” may make you think of a royal coronation. They are sometimes referred to […]
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns have been around for a long time, and are still used to restore smiles today. In fact, ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. That’s not how we do dental crowns at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. A modern dental crown procedure consists of numerous steps: Tooth […]
You, Only Better: Cosmetic Dentistry in Maple Grove
If you’re looking for the brightest, whitest smile possible but want to be sure any dental work looks natural, Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove can show you how to achieve it with cosmetic dentistry. At Arbor Lakes Dental, we use effective, cost sensitive, cutting-edge methods and tools as we create the best smile for […]
