In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday…
Dental Implants
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted,…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures
Categories: Dental Implants, Family Dentistry
Dental implants like those available at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove have solved the problem of loose-fitting dentures. Instead of relying on weak suction and dental adhesive to keep ordinary dentures in place, dental implants can anchor full or partial dentures. They are secure enough to allow the wearer to eat an apple, chew…
What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
When you meet someone who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you start making assumptions about them? It isn’t fair, but we are often judged by appearance. A missing front tooth can be addressed with a dental implant from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. A dental implant is…
Are You Smiling?
The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without fail,…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Patients considering a dental implant at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and…
Need An Implant? Let’s Do A Checkup And Talk About It.
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we recommend having a check-up every six months. If you are considering a dental implant, we will assess your oral condition and take it from there. Dental implants are an ideal replacement for one or more missing teeth.…
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal replacement for a…
Dental Implants: Too Good To Be True?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, the idea of dental implants like those available at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove is probably very appealing. You may even have read things like this: Dental implants are as good as natural teeth! Implants can anchor dentures so they don’t slip around!…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Are you missing one or more of your teeth? At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we restore and beautify smiles with these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is implanted…
