It’s Not All in Your head…But A Lot of It Is A patient comes in with a full sleeve of tattoos on his arm and proceeds to confide his fear of dental needles and instruments. Another patient asks the hygienist to “please be gentle,” as if her name badge proclaims her as “The Butcher.” The…
If you’re looking for a new dentist in the Twin Cities, here’s what new patients are saying about their experience at Personal Care Dentistry. If you’re interested in test-driving our clinical care, take advantage of our New Patient Special exam, bitewing x-rays and cleaning for just $69. Call today to make your first appointment! …
Dr. Walter Hunt’s Golden Rule Resonates Through The Entire Practice Determined to build a different kind of dental practice, one that focused on what he calls the Golden Rule of Dentistry Dr. Walter Hunt founded Personal Care Dentistry in 1977 caring for all of his patients the way he would care for his own family.…
Unfortunately, teens and tweens sometimes take the summer off from oral hygiene, and that makes it harder for kids to stay on top of cavity prevention. Many dentists know that summertime often means more time for kids to drink sodas, eat sticky candy and consume starchy foods like French fries, pizzas and white bread. But…
Many of our new patients are among the 50% of Americans who dread going to the dentist. That dental phobia seems to always change once those new patients complete their first visit at Personal Care Dentistry. Why? Because we have nearly 40 years of experience understanding our patients’ anxiety and working to help them alleviate…
Sorry to burst your bubble, but the reality is that no matter how refreshing that sweet, fizzy soft drinks (or “soda’ or “pop”) taste, there’s a chance it could be doing some damage to your teeth. But with so many products on the market, are they all really that bad for you? Answers to some…
What You Need to Know When Considering these Clear Aligners One of the biggest breakthroughs in orthodontics over the last 20 years has been Invisalign clear aligners. They are custom-made tray-sets that gradually move teeth to straighten them into a beautiful smile. The aligners are virtually invisible and fit snugly over your teeth. Each aligner shifts…
Fillings Save Teeth, Relieve Discomfort and Make Your Mouth Better First of all, let’s go back to the day you were born. As a newborn baby, there were no harmful bacteria inside of your mouth. As you grew older and became a toddler, bacteria found its way into your mouth. It could have happened when…
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Personal Care Dentistry celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, so we’re providing our readers in the coming months with a series of articles spanning those four decades.) When Dr. Walter Hunt graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in the Spring of 1977, his journey to getting licensed as a dentist…
Chew it, dip it, suck it or “snuff” it there’s no smoke involved with many forms of tobacco, but no matter how you use it, you’re still playing with fire! While cigarettes catch a lot of heat for causing lung cancer, many don’t realize that other types of nicotine use can be just as damaging…