The connection between drinking water and oral health is often overlooked, but did you know it can profoundly affect our teeth? Here, we’ll explore how well water can benefit and negatively affect your overall oral health. What’s the difference: well water vs. city water Well water is drawn up from the ground on personal property…
Stress, sugary treats and staining beverages can make the holiday season less than merry for patients’ teeth. The family dentists at Dakota Dental give a list of dental pitfalls and how patients can avoid them this holiday season. Sugar may be one of the most obvious grinches of the holiday season. Bacteria in the mouth…
Mint-flavored, whitening, tartar control and more – with so many different toothpaste options out there, it can be hard to tell if one toothpaste is better than another. A common denominator for any good toothpaste is that it has fluoride in it. Fluoride is crucial in fighting cavities, so it’s a must to have in…
To some people, children’s baby teeth might seem like “training teeth.” However, taking care of baby teeth does matter! Even though they may be little and temporary, taking care of these teeth is a vital part of your child’s health. There are several myths regarding children’s dental health, and Dakota Dental wants to bust these…
Dakota Dental family dentists in Apple Valley, MN is excited to announce they are now offering a special promotion for $79 appointments for new patients. These appointments include a comprehensive exam, all necessary x-rays, and a complimentary consultation. “We want to give everyone the opportunity for quality dental care,” says Dr. Shelley Wakefield. “So many…
We’ve all been there: going to bed way later than we should, exhausted, and wanting to fall into bed without washing our face, changing clothes, or brushing our teeth. If you’re going to brush your teeth in the morning anyway, it can’t really be all that bad to skip brushing at night, can it? “Going…
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!…
Bad habits can be hard to break and good habits can take a while to form but it’s never too early to break old habits and start new ones. The family dentists at Dakota Dental encourage kids to start the habits of good oral health as soon as they can. According to the Centers for…
It’s time for a new toothbrush. You run to the store, thinking you’ll grab one and go home. But when you’re in the oral health aisle, there are dozens of options. Different toothbrush head sizes, bristle hardness; electric or manual? Choosing the right characteristics in a toothbrush may make brushing more comfortable and most importantly,…
Flossing, brushing, and how to clean your teeth – while we all know these are very important topics, they’re not always the easiest to get kids, preteens, and teenagers excited about. So to get kids to care about having healthy teeth, you need to be a little creative. To help with this, each February, The…