Looking to brighten your smile this summer? Stained or discolored teeth can affect your confidence both at work and in social settings. You may shy away from smiling at the camera or avoid talking to friends and coworkers directly if you feel embarrassed about the appearance of your teeth. For decades, dental clinics continue to…
We all cope with stress differently, but when we experience this response over a long period of time, it can lead to other serious health issues. This is what’s known as “chronic stress,” and it affects more than just your mental health. It can also weaken your immune system, imbalance your hormones, disrupt your sleeping…
At Dakota Dental, our goal is to help patients receive all the up-to-date information they need to make educated decisions about their oral health and wellness. In a previous blog post, we shared how our team is working together to protect patients and hygienists against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as what…
Dakota Dental is pleased to announce the reopening of its wellness center! Patients are now able to resume their appointments at our Apple Valley location for general cleanings, orthodontic procedures, implants, tooth fillings, and other elective dental care services! In compliance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Minnesota Board of Dentistry,…
It may surprise you that the majority of dental patients experience a small amount of misalignment in their bite. Many factors can contribute to a person having misaligned teeth, including genetics or bad oral habits, such as thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and poor hygiene. Whether you’re experiencing an overbite—your upper teeth overlap your lower teeth—or…
For many patients, the idea of undergoing a complete mouth restoration procedure sounds overwhelming. You may have experienced significant tooth loss or cracked teeth from decay, an injury, or heredity influences, and now your dentist is recommending full mouth reconstruction. The good news is new advances in dental implants can help you achieve a natural,…
Missing one or more teeth is more common in adults than you may realize. Throughout our daily routines, we put our teeth through a lot of wear and tear. While good oral hygiene habits minimize the chances of losing teeth due to several dental concerns, individuals may experience missing teeth from a variety of causes,…
Do missing teeth need to be replaced? For some, replacing a missing tooth depends on whether it’s noticeable to others. However, missing teeth can affect more than the appearance of your smile. Though it’s difficult to understand just how important your teeth and gums play into your overall health and wellness, a gap from a…
While some may think replacing a missing tooth (or teeth) is for cosmetic purposes only, having missing teeth can affect your overall oral health and wellness, welcoming potential decay, teeth migration, and other serious dental issues. Whether you’re experiencing tooth decay or have one or more missing teeth, your dentist may recommend placing a dental…
If you suffer from sudden jaw pain, you may be experiencing a number of uncomfortable symptoms, including the following: Pain near and around ear area and/or jaw Clicking sound when mouth opens or closes Facial swelling Headaches Ringing in ears Jaw and facial tenderness Jaw joint pain typically occurs as a result of or response…