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Heart Disease & Medication

Heart Disease & Medication

Going to the dentist for dental treatment can already be a worrisome task for some, especially when combined with potential risk from certain medications or heart disease. If you are particularly nervous about undergoing a dental procedure because of your heart condition, talk with your dentist and heart doctor. Both practitioners can provide you with…

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Gummy Smiles

Gummy Smiles

Some people feel self-conscious about smiling because they believe their gums are too prominent. Though we each have our own definition of what makes a smile beautiful — including how much gum is too much — cosmetic dentists define a smile as “gummy” when 4 millimeters (just over 1/8 of an inch) of gum tissue…

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Extractions

Extractions

The dentists and staff of Bluff Creek Dental make it their number one priority to care for their Chanhassen, MN patients using the latest technology and oral health initiatives. That includes keeping your mouth free of disease and preserving your original teeth. However, there may be a time when you or your child will need…

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Cracked Tooth

Cracked Tooth

Firmly anchored in your jaw and protected by an outer coating of tough enamel, your teeth are remarkably strong — yet it’s still possible for them to chip, crack, or even break. For example, biting down on hard objects, receiving a blow to the mouth, or having large cavities (or old amalgam fillings) weakens the…

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Tooth paste

Toothpaste

Toothpaste: it’s something most people use every day, but rarely give much thought to—except, perhaps, when choosing from the brands that line the drugstore shelf. When facing that daunting shelf and presented with the dozens of products boasting different benefits (“whiter teeth,” “fresher breath,” “prevent gum disease,” etc.) you may start to ask yourself some…

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Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth Sensitivity

We all want a healthy, beautiful smile, but dental care goes beyond just helping teeth look good. At Bluff Creek Dental, we’re proud to provide expert, high-quality dental treatments to patients of all ages throughout the Chanhassen, MN area. We believe everyone deserves a smile they feel proud of, and our treatment team of family…

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Pregnancy & Your Child’s Developing Teeth

Pregnancy & Your Child’s Developing Teeth

At Bluff Creek Dental, it’s our mission to offer efficient and effective family dentistry and dental services to all our patients in and around Chanhassen, MN. This compassionate dental care doesn’t just begin in childhood; it begins even before birth! Many people don’t realize that even though a newborn’s teeth aren’t visible, they still exist…

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Dependable Family Dentistry in Chanhassen

Dependable Family Dentistry in Chanhassen

When it comes to family dentistry in Chanhassen, nobody does it better than the skilled team at Bluff Creek Dental. Our caring staff and dedicated dentists understand your family’s many needs, and we work hard to ensure that when it comes to oral health, your needs are always met. Your Chanhassen Team Our Bluff Creek…

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Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide

Some children experience anxiety when visiting the dentist. In order to avoid any stress or worry and accomplish a positive dental experience, Bluff Creek Dental offers a form of conscious sedation called nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas”. A colorless gas with a slightly sweet odor, nitrous oxide has been used in medicine for over a…

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Maintain White & Bright Teeth

How to Maintain White & Bright Teeth

If you ask anyone what they would like to change about their smile, there’s a good chance they’ll say they want their teeth to be whiter. However, what most people don’t know is that making simple lifestyle changes can help boost and maintain those healthy, white teeth. Daily Care for Cleaner Teeth Brushing and flossing…

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