Inside your mouth are millions of bacteria. Many of them are healthy and good for your overall oral wellness. Yet others build up into a sticky film that coats your teeth and is called plaque. Plaque is the destructive force that creates cavities. The Making of a Cavity When we eat and drink, the bacteria…
Because of advances in dental science in the last two decades, dental implants have become a viable alternative for replacing missing teeth. The dentists at Personal Care Dentistry have extensive experience and excellent success rates in using implants to help patients replace teeth, relieve pain, restore chewing ability and improve facial tissues in the process.…
Ready to remove your wisdom teeth? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Because Roseville wisdom teeth removal counts as surgery, it’s essential to follow guidelines to keep you safe and healthy. Thankfully, at Personal Care Dentistry, we offer high-quality wisdom teeth removals in Roseville, Minnesota! We’ll guide you throughout the entire process with…
What to Do If a Dental Problem Requires Immediate Treatment Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Knocked-Out Tooth A knocked-out tooth is a dental emergency that requires urgent attention. If the appropriate emergency steps are followed immediately after the tooth has…
Good Oral Health Habits to Guard Your Grin Good oral health not only protects the integrity of your teeth and gums but also ensures that your smile remains bright for years to come. Even if you brush and floss regularly, however, there are still some oral health concerns that you may end up facing. Whether…
Your teeth can be seriously impacted by what you eat and drink. Here’s a list of 9 foods and beverages that you should consume in moderation or entirely avoid. You’ll notice that some of the 9 are pretty obvious – chewing ice has never been a good idea – while others will provide a surprise.…
Oral health has been a topic of interest to humans since earliest times. Dentistry first appears in recorded text in 5000 BC, when the Sumerians thought that dental decay was due to tooth worms. The first dentist shows up in 2600 BC in an Egyptian tomb, which includes an inscription referring to Hesy-Re as the…
You might think of a root canal as being especially painful, but the truth is that most people who have one reported much less pain than they expected. In fact, many compare it to getting a crown or filling. Most importantly, the benefits to your oral health from a root canal can be huge. …
If you lose or crack a tooth, do you know what to do to increase your chances of saving the tooth? We have some useful tips to help your odds of success. Tooth Knocked Out? If one (or more) of your teeth are knocked out, follow these five tips to help you cope with the…
When Are Crowns For Your Teeth Necessary and What Are Your Options? You’ve probably heard about dental crowns. But do you know what oral health problems necessitate a crown and what types of materials you have to choose from when the crown is made? You will probably need a dental crown in the following situations: The…