If you’ve ever had a cavity filled there’s a good chance it’s made with amalgam, a combination of metals that contain mercury. Amalgam fillings are distinguishable by their silver-like appearance, and for the last century, they were commonly used among dentists to fill cavities and affordably restore teeth to their proper shape and size. In…
Dakota Dental now offers airway-focused dentistry for both children and adult patients living with impaired airway clearance. Impaired airway clearance is linked to sleep disordered breathing—a condition characterized by repeated episodes of hypopnea (shallow breathing) or apnea (not breathing) during sleep. When breathing is disrupted during sleep, the body thinks it’s choking, which leads to…
The quick answer is yes. Sleeping with your mouth open is harmful to your health, as it prevents the body’s natural absorption of oxygen to the brain and muscles (The Breathe Institute). Mouth breathing occurs when a person’s nasal passage becomes obstructed. When this happens, the body’s automatic response is to receive oxygen through its…
Life can be hectic. Between your career, family life, and social calendar, you may wake up each day feeling overtired or unfocused. Reasons behind this will vary for every patient, but a safe bet might be you’re not getting enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults over the age of 30 aim for…
As your children reach their teenage years, you may notice their desire to become more independent, thereby spending less time with the family. This behavior is typical in teenagers, but what if your child’s personality shift is more drastic than that? What if your child is beginning to respond to simple requests with anger or is…
Apple Valley, MN—May 30, 2019—Dakota Dental now offers tongue frenuloplasty services for infants and adult patients living with a malformation of the lingual frenulum. Dr. Ellen Jacobson, the clinic’s infant tongue-tie specialist—who received her frenuloplasty training from The Breathe Institute and AMOT—is laser-certified to perform tongue-tie releases in office. Using a state-of-the-art co2 light scalpel…
Ankyloglossia, or more commonly referred to as tongue-tie—a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion by tethering the bottom of the tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth—was traditionally left untreated by dentists, as it was believed to eventually “fix itself.” Those who were born with tongue-tie may have developed oral health issues…
Becoming a parent is one of the most rewarding things that life has to offer. Your baby, whether newborn, infant, or toddler is a wonderful gift but also a huge responsibility. For a new parent, it might be quite the realization that this little life depends on you for everything! With so much to be…
“Image © Matt Madd/Dentist” Apple Valley, MN—December 28, 2018—Curious how professional teeth whitening or dental veneers can improve the overall function and appearance of your smile? Patients of Dakota Dental can now enjoy free consultations to learn more about the Apple Valley clinic’s advanced cosmetic dentistry services. At the start of a brand-new year, most people…
After a season filled with sugary sweets, cocktails, and starchy foods, now is a great time to consider a smile makeover. From bleaching and teeth whitening services to veneers and filling replacements, find out how Dakota Dental can help you refresh your smile in 2019! Dental Veneers When teeth are stained, chipped, or misshapen, porcelain…