Apple Valley, MN–September 30, 2019–Dakota Dental now offers patients in Apple Valley, Minnesota, zirconia “metal-free” dental implants. Zirconia dental implants are biocompatible, allowing them to integrate naturally with a patient’s bone and gums. This type of dental implant option is FDA-approved, non-toxic, safe, and corrosion resistant, making it a desirable option for patients and dentists…
Many patients will lose at least one adult tooth during their lifetime. Though many consider such a scenario a cosmetic issue, it will also affect your dental health and wellness. Not replacing a missing tooth can cause tooth migration, bone loss, and the onset of gum disease. Therefore, if you’re living with a missing tooth…
Ozone is one of the most misunderstood particles, as it’s commonly mistaken as a pollutant. This is primarily due to its association with actual pollutants that are depleting the ozone layer in our atmosphere. Ozone particles protect you from sunlight’s dangerous UV rays that can cause skin damage and lead to skin cancer. Ozone can…
Apple Valley, MN—August 30, 2019—Dakota Dental now offers safe mercury amalgam removal for patients through the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Techniques (SMART) developed by the International Association of Oral Medicine & Technology (IAOMT). Dr. Karl Peterson, one of the clinic’s three leading dentists, is accredited with the IAOMT and certified in SMART to help patients…
Does going to the dentist for even the most basic cleaning make you anxious? Or maybe you worry that your gag reflex will kick in during a dental exam or that a local anesthesia won’t keep you sedated land you’ll wake up in the middle of a dental procedure. If any of these concerns describe…
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…