Category: Preventive Dentistry

The American Dental Association recommends a checkup and cleaning visit at least once every six months for kids and adults alike. Your smile needs these visits to stay healthy and avoid complications like tooth decay or gum disease. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about why your smile benefits from a routine preventive… Read more »

Even though Thanksgiving is over, there are still plenty of winter holidays on the horizon that encourage the consumption of sugar and starchy foods. Without the right precautions, this could be a recipe for tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how to help safeguard your teeth over the holiday season.

We’re almost to the middle of November, so the end of 2021 is right around the corner, Time is running out to use your 2021 dental insurance benefits or health savings funds before they expire! In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist explains why you should seek treatment now, and use the benefits you’ve earned… Read more »

Each day, we need to take time to thoroughly clean our teeth to protect smiles from cavities and gingivitis. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist talks about how to improve your brushing and flossing habits, and why this is so essential for keeping teeth and gums healthy. We also discuss the benefits of checkups… Read more »

Halloween is fun for everyone, but too many sweets from your trick or treating adventure could cause the onset of tooth decay. We want you to enjoy your spooky fun without putting your smile at risk, which is why we have a few helpful tips. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist discusses what kids… Read more »

If you grind your teeth on a nightly basis, this could do more than just irritate your significant other. Regular grinding and clenching, known as bruxism, could be a recipe for a chipped or cracked tooth. To avoid major complications with your oral health, your Richfield, MN, dentist could discuss treatment with an oral appliance.

Over time, multiple factors could allow plaque and tartar to accumulate on the surface of your teeth. Without treatment to remove this buildup, the health and appearance of your smile could suffer. To protect smiles, your Richfield, MN, dentist may suggest a dental cleaning every six months, which helps people of all ages enjoy stronger… Read more »