Many Maple Grove dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they choose composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in conventional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is […]
Dental Implants
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to beautify your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. […]
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s message we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile makeovers. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a s the ideal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root […]
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
A decline of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older people. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive tooth decay can occur […]
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed […]
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 […]
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Individuals get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely difficult to get […]
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 […]
