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 […]
Dental Health
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
A question from the team at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is just a participant? It Starts With The Atmosphere […]
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN for regular checkups. Did you […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
There is a link between type 2 diabetes and gum disease, which is another reason to have regular cleanings and checkups at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Diabetes affects the way the body uses glucose (blood sugar). Scientists have known for a long time that people with diabetes have higher rates of gum […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds […]
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Here’s a suggestion from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN: when you go to the store for dental products, be sure that what you choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your family. Products […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A […]
Focusing On The Top 3
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, we can do something about it. The problems were identified by […]
Patient Education Is A Priority
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
When patients are fully informed about their dental health, they make better choices. That’s been our experience at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, so we make patient education a priority at every checkup. Are regular checkups even necessary? That question comes up sometimes. We don’t mean to hedge, but it really depends on […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider how you can improve things. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush […]
