If you’ve ever skipped brushing your teeth in the morning or at night, you’re not alone. Though it’s clear that regularly brushing your teeth has plenty of benefits – from freshening breath to preventing tooth decay — is there really that big of a difference between brushing once-a-day and twice-a-day? As it turns out, yes!…
If you have never had a cold sore, it is likely that you have known someone who has. They are the unsightly blisters that appear on or around mouths and last for two or three weeks. So, what is a cold sore and what causes it? Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are the result…
There is an old wives’ tale that says women can expect to lose a tooth with every pregnancy. But Dakota Dental has good news: this does not have to be true! During pregnancy there is a rise in hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, which can cause gums to swell and bleed. Gums in this state…
You are what you eat, says the old adage. We know good nutrition is important for our bodies. At Dakota Dental, we also believe good nutrition is important for teeth, gums, and oral health in general. Because digestion begins in the mouth, it is important to consider what goes in it. Nearly everyone knows that…
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah have passed, and now Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve remain. It is not too late to remember the most important gift of the season—good oral health. At Dakota Dental Apple Valley family dentistry, we believe it is essential to put your own name on your gift-giving list. What better present can…