Category: Preventive Dentistry

Avoiding Cavities Following Thanksgiving

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When you sit down for your Thanksgiving meal, you may not be thinking about the impact of all that sugar and starch. But without a few precautions, this could mean the onset of tooth decay! In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how you and your family can reduce your risk of holiday-related… Read more »

Oral Health During Flu Season

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Understandably, after a few years of pandemic response and personal health care, people are a little tired of the topic. You might also think that you must be healthy enough to handle the common cold or influenza if you survived COVID-19. But this winter, it seems as if our common winter viruses are in for… Read more »

Use Those Dental Benefits Before You Lose Them

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When you have dental insurance, you have benefits that you can use in the year, but that will expire by the end of 2022 unless used. Don’t leave these on the table! Instead, consider an appointment now to put them to good use. Your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how we can help you end… Read more »

Stay Cavity-Free This Halloween

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Are you ready for your Halloween get-together or to accompany children on their trick or treating adventures? We want you to enjoy your Halloween fun, but we also want you to avoid the onset of dental cavities. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how to prevent cavities during the spooky season.

TMJ Disorder Could Strain Your Smile

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In our last blog, we looked at the possible dangers of teeth grinding, or bruxism, and how this injures smiles. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how a related disorder known as TMJ disorder, or TMD, could mean problems for your smile. We’re also talking about a noninvasive treatment option!

Grinding Your Teeth Could Damage Smiles

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When you grind your teeth or clench them on a nightly basis, this is referred to as bruxism. Without care, there is a serious risk of damaged teeth and the onset of issues like tooth decay. Our team can help though! In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how we treat teeth grinding… Read more »

What To Expect From Your Checkup And Cleaning

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A dental checkup and cleaning should happen every six months according to the American Dental Association (ADA). When was the last time you had a dental exam? In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about what to expect from a preventive visit and why you should have one twice a year!