Our tongues play quite an important role in our oral health, as they help us communicate with others and nourish our bodies. If the tongue isn’t in proper position, it can impact the way we speak, eat, and even breathe, causing serious orofacial structural damage. What is a Tongue Thrust? When we swallow, the tip…
Do you find yourself waking up throughout the night, gasping or choking for air? Are you struggling to remember the last time you had a good night’s sleep? Are your loved ones complaining of your loud snoring? If so, you could be suffering with a serious sleep disorder known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA…
Want straight teeth, but wondering what the alternative to metal braces is? No matter what age, some may feel self-conscious about the appearance or comfort of braces. Therefore, it’s no wonder why most patients desire a more discreet, flexible solution to straightening their teeth. What is Invisalign? Invisalign offers a comfortable, clear alternative to traditional…
As an adult living with crooked or misaligned teeth, you may be surprised to learn that this type of oral health issue often develops from an early diet of soft foods rather than genetics. Many of us ingest softer foods during infancy, for example, that require less chewing, so we’re unable to train and strengthen…
Getting the recommended seven hours of sleep per night but still feeling groggy the next day? There’s a chance you’re one of the 18 million Americans living with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that interrupts an individual’s breathing patterns during sleep and can be especially dangerous during REM sleep (PsychCentral). Though there are…
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…