4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Minneapolis Area

4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Minneapolis Area

Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Minneapolis area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Minneapolis area brush our teeth twice a day. This is god practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many […]

Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers

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We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At Arbor Lakes Dental, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to shield themselves when they participate in activities […]

The 411 on TMJ

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Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some conditions with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also commonly called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, […]

Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

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Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Samual Bach encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing […]

6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often

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6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often

Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists advise a visit at least every six months. Here are six good reasons to visit your dentist more often. 1. Oral Cancer Detection […]

Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?

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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 […]