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Good Foods for Your Teeth

Good Foods for Your Teeth

We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is critical to overall health; but did you know that diet has a huge impact on teeth? You may not realize it, but certain foods can contribute to developing tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease, while others can reinforce the integrity of your teeth and help you…

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Fluoride & Your Child

Fluoride & Your Child

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and is essential for tooth development and the prevention of tooth decay. Most of us have access to fluoride in our drinking water; however, it may not be a sufficient amount. That’s one reason why your family dentist may recommend a fluoride supplement for your child and/or the use…

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Digital X-Rays

Digital X-Rays

It’s almost impossible to imagine the practice of dentistry without x-ray technology because it helps your family dentist diagnose conditions that can’t be seen with the naked eye, including tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Since the first x-rays became available a century ago, this diagnostic tool has saved countless teeth, but now…

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Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Among the most common birth defects, cleft lip and cleft palate affect approximately 1 in 800 babies born in North America. Luckily, treatment is available to help affected children live a healthy, normal life. Bluff Creek Dental in Chanhassen, Minnesota offers treatment for cleft lip and palate with children’s dentistry services you can count on.…

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