At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, everything we do is for the welfare of our valued patients. We are committed to offering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We know that good dental health is an essential element of overall physical health, and that dentists do more that just “drill…
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Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. One of the most important things to remember is to use a gentle…
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN outlines three steps to take before you come to our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is essential to your strength both emotionally and physically. Everyone wants to make a positive impression when they smile or speak. We understand that. After you…
What to Know About Baby Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN is about baby teeth. They are very different from the adult teeth that come in later. It is well-known that baby teeth are supposed to fall out and permanent teeth are supposed to grow in their place. However, there are a number of things that…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once…
What If My Child Loses Their Baby Teeth Too Early?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Primary teeth are vital. Children need them to speak, and of course to eat. Plus, those little teeth preserve space for the permanent teeth to come in and take their place. That’s why we pay such close attention to them, at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Artifical Space Maintainers Keep Teeth From Shifting…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25%…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, come see us for an exam at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment helps with preventing more serious dilemmas. If necessary, important treatment and pain relief can be…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this blog post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably suffered from stomatitis and don’t think…
