What You Consume Directly Influences Your Oral Health As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But when it comes to healthy teeth, you are what you chew. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums. Because…
DetailsBags of Halloween Sweets Don’t Have to Mean a Mouth Full of Cavities Halloween is around the corner, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and safety challenges. Here…
DetailsActivities Abound, From Tricks and Treats to Thrills and Chills It’s amazing how many Halloween-themed activities are available in the Twin Cities during the week leading up to Halloween Night. Sure, there’s the usual haunted houses and spooky trails of terror, plus safe trick-or-treat opportunities. But lots of organizations in the Twin Cities are thinking…
DetailsChewing Sugarless Gum Can Actually Help Prevent Tooth Decay You can’t go past a cash register in a convenience store, pharmacy or grocery store these days without running into a display rack of chewing gum. It’s a perennial American favorite. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American consumes 1.8 pounds of it, on…
DetailsPersonal Care Dentistry Team Provides Some of Their Favorite Fall Recipes Guaranteed to Warm You Up Wild Bill’s World-Famous Indiana Red Chili with an Attitude From Nancy L., Dental Assistant ¼ cup canola oil 2 ½ pounds coarse-ground chuck 1 ¼ pounds round steak, cut into ½ inch thick dice ¼ cup hot chili powder…
DetailsTeach Your Kids How to Brush and Floss Properly and Have Them Take This Fun Interactive Quiz! Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile. Healthy kids grow into healthy adults, so make brushing and flossing and oral hygiene fun for your child. Below you will find illustrations…
DetailsTake a Look at These 15 Apple Orchards in the Twin Cities Area If you’ve never taken your family for a half-day or day trip to an apple orchard in Minnesota, then you’re really missing out on some wonderful family fun. There are more than 100 apple orchards in Minnesota, and many of them are…
DetailsResearch Study Finds Up to 3,000 Times the Bacterial Growth on One Type of Power Toothbrush Head A recent study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry found that solid-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes. In fact, the lead author of the…
Details3-D Imaging Boasts Many Benefits for Personal Care Dentistry Patients We live in a fast-paced and busy world where much focus has been put onto our personal health. It’s not just about what we consume and how much we exercise, but the other choices we make regarding our health. Radiation and its’ effects on our…
DetailsWhat to Expect and How To Prepare Your Child for That First Visit There can be a lot of fear and anxiety involved in a patient’s first dental visit – especially if they are a young child. The American Dental Association recommends a child’s first visit be at the age of 1. You may be…
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