Category: Preventive Dentistry

We want to see you every six months for a checkup and cleaning, but protecting your smile also means good oral hygiene habits at home in between these visits. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist is offering a few tips for improving how you care for your smile at home, keeping your teeth bright… Read more »

We recently looked at bruxism and how teeth grinding damages your smile. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist wants to take a close look at another serious jaw joint disorder known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. Treatment could help bring relief for jaw pain or headaches! 

If you grind your teeth or clench them on a nightly basis, this could do much more than just irritate your significant other. You may also risk damaging your smile, which could lead to the onset of tooth decay and dental infection. In today’s blog, your Richfield, MN, dentist will discuss how we treat bruxism… Read more »

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 »