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…
Rare and Weird Mouth Conditions that Should Be Checked Out Immediately There are many common mouth disorders like canker sores and fever blisters that can usually be treated by over-the-counter medications, but when something completely foreign enters your mouth it can be alarming and may be an indicator of something more serious. Here are some…
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…
Dr. Walter Hunt, D.D.S. | Dentist and Founder To get to know Dr. Hunt a bit more, read our in-depth interview with him below. You’ll find additional insight into Dr. Hunt and his quest to create the perfect practice for his patients. The Reasons for Becoming a Dentist When I was in undergraduate school at the University…
The negative connotations around root canal therapy are unfortunate, since this procedure can actually improve your comfort and better your oral health. If your tooth becomes cracked, decayed, or otherwise damaged and bacteria infect its inner pulp (nerves and blood vessels), the diseased tissue will need to be removed to clean and protect the tooth…