There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively influences one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase […]
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Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some moms and dads in the Minneapolis area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teens. They use special dental […]
A Beautiful Smile is Timeless
Every stage of life has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Maple Grove retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental issues. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and attractive throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you […]
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 […]
Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening
Clear braces produce excellent results in many of our patients at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. Unlike traditional braces, there are no wires or brackets or rubber bands. Even better, they are almost undetectable to people who are standing just a few feet away from you. Clear braces are so undetectable that some people […]
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile transformation, you want people to notice the final outcome – your remarkable smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. This post from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove talks about a critical procedure that makes a huge difference in […]
Suspect A Bite Problem?
Categories: Clear braces, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Family Dentistry, Invisalign, Invisible braces
The topic of this post is malocclusion – literally, bad bite. Some cases of malocclusion can be treated with clear braces, provided by Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics, coined the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases […]
Perfectly Clear: Invisalign Braces
Invisalign clear braces are an increasingly popular choice for people who want straighter teeth. They produce excellent results, but are so discreet that some people call them invisible. Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove offers Invisalign clear braces. Unlike traditional metal braces, Inviaslign clear braces have no wires, brackets or rubber bands. They are so […]
Overbites, Underbites, and Invisalign in Maple Grove
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, bite problems can occur. When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. At Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove, […]
