Gum disease is incredibly prevalent here in the United States. In fact, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that almost half of adults over 30 have some form of gum disease. If you’re part of that growing list, you’ll want to address it as soon as possible. Untreated gum disease can cause significant issues…
New Year’s often renews our energy to improve our health and well-being. Though eating healthy is usually at the top of everyone’s mind, improving your dental hygiene can be an equally attainable goal! A big part of staying healthy and preventing the spread of disease is taking proper care of your teeth and gums. Remember,…
At Dakota Dental, we love answering your questions about dental health and dispelling the mouth myths out there. The more you know, the more you can watch out for. Let’s tackle one question we see come up frequently, especially during this time of year: Since alcohol is in germ-killing mouth washes, is drinking an alcoholic…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to hit the road and visit loved ones! But while you’re traveling, it’s important that you don’t forget about your teeth. You’ve taken such good care of them all year—don’t stop now. Our travel tips will help you keep those pearly whites in tip-top shape, no matter which…
Dakota Dental is proud to be among the few dental offices offering frenuloplasty treatment in the Twin Cities. At the helm of this important procedure is Dr. Ellen Jacobson, DDS and Minnesota native. Today, we sat down with Dr. Jacobson and Teresa McGinn, Dakota Dental’s in-house lactation counselor, to learn more about their approach to…
The holidays are around the corner which means tons of sugar. From holiday cookies to pumpkin pie to eggnog, treats are everywhere. As we’ve discussed in previous articles, sugar is a massive contributor to cavities and tooth decay. So, to help bolster your oral health habits this season, we’ve assembled a few healthy holiday treats…
When most patients learn they need a root canal, one of two concerns fill their minds: This is going to hurt This is going to be expensive. DID YOU KNOW that a root canal is one of the more common dental procedures performed every year? And though it sounds scary at first, it’s actually quite…
You have probably heard about the different ways stress can affect your life. But did you know that stress and oral health are intrinsically linked? It’s true! We refer to this term as oral anxiety. Wait, What is Oral Anxiety? Oral anxiety refers to how stress takes a toll on your teeth, jaw, gums, and…
At Dakota Dental, we have all kinds of patients who walk through our door. For the past year or so, Bradley Traynor, the beloved myTalk1071 radio host, has been one of our patients. We’ve been delighted to see him come through our doors recently, so we thought we’d sit down to discuss his favorite things…
Brushing your teeth is a daily ritual (and if it isn’t, it should be!) And the toothpaste you use can make a difference on your oral hygiene. But with so many options out there, how do you decide which toothpaste is right for you? If you’ve found yourself lost while staring down an aisle of…