If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the counsel to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s […]
General Dentistry
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?

At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our biggest […]
Three Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth

Flossing can be a chore. It comes after brushing your teeth in things a lot of us intentionally forget to do. But it’s an essential part of any dental health regimen, which is why those of us at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove are constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss … brush and […]
Signs of Gum Disease in Maple Grove

Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are important for good dental health. However, some of our Maple Grove dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is it a sign of gum disease? If your gums bleed for a day or two after your cleaning, it isn’t really a problem. But,if […]
The Unsung Heroes Of Dentistry

In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and explore a distinguished dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These specialists are rarely recognized but play an integral role in crime and disaster […]
Dental Breakthroughs On The Horizon

At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS, we use the latest proven dental technology to provide our patients with quality general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. In addition, we keep tabs on the most recent dental research that is driving the industry forward. Here are some of the exciting dental technologies currently being evaluated and […]
At Arbor Lakes Dental We Treat You Like Family

At Arbor Lakes Dental, our Maple Grove patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Jamie Sledd and my relationship with my patients is paramount. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile makeover for one of my patients. My staff and I […]
5 Ways To Floss Daily In Maple Grove

Hello Champlin! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Arbor Lakes Dental blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the […]
Lasering In On Precision Dentistry For Impeccable Results

The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light originally known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case. Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode scanners. They have increased efficiency and advanced technology in numerous industries such as communications, manufacturing, […]
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure

Scared of dental visits or even gum disease treatment? Let Arbor Lakes Dental offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically before your big dental day.