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Stress & Oral Habits

Stress & Oral Habits

The effects of stress on our body are well-known. Stress not only affects your body, it impacts your oral health as well. One specific way is by clenching or grinding our teeth, also known as bruxism or “bruxing.” When we grind or clench, we damage our teeth and dental work by: Wearing down the tooth’s…

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National Children’s Dental Health Month

National Children’s Dental Health Month – Preventing Tooth Decay

The American Dental Association (ADA) first coined the month of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month in 1949. However, eight years earlier this observance started as a one-day event. Dentists back then understood the importance of children adopting a healthy oral hygiene routine at an early age to promote beautiful and healthy smiles throughout…

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How to Prevent Teeth Staining

How to Prevent Teeth Staining

As dental professionals, we understand that keeping your teeth white and healthy is an investment that takes a lot—from diligent oral hygiene at home to regular visits to our Minneapolis family dentistry offices. However, the work doesn’t stop there. According to Colgate, there are certain foods and drinks that create teeth discoloration or staining. If…

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Hidden Consequences of Tooth Loss

Hidden Consequences of Tooth Loss

Tooth loss causes many problems, the obvious one being the inability to chew certain foods. The most detrimental and long-lasting problem, however, is bone loss. When teeth are lost, bone loss is inevitable. Bone needs constant stimulation to maintain its form and density. Without the pressure and stimulation of teeth, the signals for the bone…

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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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