Many patients have appreciated the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). There are three main types of sedation options available in the Minneapolis area: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, in many ways, it is a perfect sedative. It begins […]
Restorative Dentistry
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you examine how your diet affects your oral health? Your diet can influence your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy foods […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are immensely efficient at eroding enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is pretty tough. But so are ice and hard candy, and […]
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
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 […]
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 […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These small holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions, we can stave off tooth decay […]
Dental Crowns At Arbor Lakes Dental – Jamie L. Sledd, DDS In Maple Grove
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us create the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They […]
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
The loss of bone mass is an unfortunate consequence of the loss of a tooth, whether from extraction or some other reason. Dental implants, like those available from Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove MN, can slow and even stop it. Bone loss, or recession, occurs because the bone’s density is no longer preserved by […]
