Are you one of those people who dread having your teeth cleaned? At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we get it: no one really likes having their teeth and gums poked, prodded, and scraped. But it’s a simple and painless process for most people, and in the long run it is well worth it!…
Family Dentistry
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter your age, the team at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t think they’re all…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, keeping our patients in excellent dental health is much easier when we have thorough information about their teeth and gums. Pictures are, indeed, worth a thousand words. Pictures, in the form of x-rays, are more useful than written notes. They show us what’s going on below the surface…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Millions of Americans experience tooth sensitivity to one degree or another, causing them to avoid certain foods and beverages. If this sounds like you, please talk to us about it at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. People with sensitive teeth are most likely to have problems with temperature. Hot or cold things, like coffee…
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
Do you have a young child? At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we have five good reasons why you should considerdental sealants for their teeth. Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) Sealants have been used in dentistry for more than forty years, and…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that in the 1730s he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy…
Super Smiles For Life
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and attractive smile, start bring them to Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove early. We recommend a child’s first dental visit when their first tooth erupts. An early check is the…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Maple Grove Mouths And Stomatitis
This message from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove is about mouth sores. The mouth is a bad place for sores Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort. Non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the…
