Chewing 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…
Personal 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…
Teach 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…
Take 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…
Research 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…
3-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…
What 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…
Visiting Your Dentist Regularly is a Necessity If You’re Serious About Your Oral Health Maintaining good oral health on your own is not enough to avoid all dental problems. It is recommended that you visit your dentist once every six months. Just because your teeth appear clean doesn’t mean there aren’t problems beneath the surface.…
All Carbohydrates Can Impact Oral Health Many people assume that only sugar causes cavities. Reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet, and you are safe from cavities. That’s actually not correct. You see, cavities occur as a result of tooth decay, and tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as breads,…
Minnesota Has Lots of Water Park Options Both Outdoors and Indoors The end of July and August feature some of the hottest temperatures in Minnesota in the summer. So why not take a day or a weekend to cool off and have a fun day with your family? Check out our list of indoor and…