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Help: I Have an Abscessed Tooth!

September 20, 2022Dakota Dentalabscessed tooth, oral health

While general toothaches hurt, an infected tooth takes tooth pain to a whole new level. Let’s take a closer look at what causes an abscessed tooth and how you can prevent this from happening or treat it if you’re dealing with symptoms.  What is an Abscessed Tooth?  An abscessed tooth occurs when there is an…

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Maintaining Good Oral Health in Flu Season

February 3, 2017Dakota DentalHealthy Teeth, oral health, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth

Now that flu season is in full swing, it seems like we are all desperate to stay healthy in any way possible. A popular tactic for dealing with flu and cold season is by having cough drops nearby at all times. But what most people don’t realize is that throat drops are a lot more…

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Superfoods May Not be so Super for Your Teeth

January 20, 2017Dakota Dentalgeneral dentist service, oral health, teeth whitening

With the New Year in full swing and millions of people trying to eat healthier, many look to find quick tips that will put us on the path to success. One term we’ve all heard from the world of nutrition is “superfood.” What is a superfood? A superfood is a food that’s abundant in nutrients…

Is Paying More For Toothpaste Really Worth it?

September 4, 2015Dakota DentalHealthy Teeth, oral health, teeth whitening

A walk down the oral health aisle at your local Target will leave your head spinning at all the options. Fluoride toothpaste, desensitizing toothpaste, anti-plaque toothpaste, teeth whitening toothpaste, super-whitening toothpaste, micro-cleaning crystals; these all sound great, but should having good oral health really be this confusing? Factor in the dozens spearmint flavors and you’re…

Get Wise to Wisdom Teeth

February 19, 2015Dakota Dentaldental care, Dental Extraction, family dentists, Impacted Wisdom Teeth, oral health, Oral Surgery, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth, wisdom teeth removal

Do wisdom teeth make a person wise? Or, do only wise people get wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth, the third set of molars that appear in most people’s mouths between the ages of 17 and 25, are so called because it is assumed that people of this age will have obtained more wisdom than they would…

Don’t Forget a Key Part of the Mouth: The Tongue

February 6, 2015Dakota Dentaldental care, Gingivitis, good oral health, Healthy Teeth, oral health, Oral Health Problems, perfect smile, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth

Halitosis. Bad breath. Whichever name you use, the result is the same. It stinks! It may seem impossible to get rid of smelly breath. Often people resort to mouth rinses, breath mints, or even gum. Yet, these do not provide a permanent solution. They only mask the real issue: poor oral health. Dakota Dental knows…

When You’re Brushing for Two…

January 23, 2015Dakota Dentalapple valley dentists, apple valley family dentistry, decay of teeth, dental care, Dental Health Issues, dental X-rays, distinctive dentistry, family dental, good oral health, oral health, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth, Tooth Whitening

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…

Protect Your Smile by Watching What You Eat

June 13, 2014Dakota DentalApple Valley dental care, apple valley dentists, decay of teeth, Dental Awareness, dental care, Dental Health Issues, good oral health, gum infection, How To Clean Your Teeth, oral health, perfect smile, Preventative Dental Care, taking care of your teeth, teeth staining

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…

Dakota Dental Offers Emergency Dental Services for Injuries Caused by Summer Sports and Hobbies

May 29, 2014Dakota DentalApple Valley Dental Clinic, chipped Tooth, dental care, dental emergency, dental emergency services, dental implant, dental services, emergency dental services, Emergency Dentistry Office, oral health, Oral Surgery, Sedation Dentistry

Dakota Dental, a premier Apple Valley dental clinic, offers emergency dental services to men, women, and children throughout the Minnesota Twin Cities area.

Dakota Dental Dentists Contribute to Total Wellness Through Oral Health

March 27, 2014Dakota DentalApple Valley Dental Clinic, apple valley dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental care, dental care for kids, dental emergency services, dental implants, dental services, dental work, family dentists, oral health

Apple Valley dental clinic Dakota Dental helps to preserve patients’ oral health as well as their general health.

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