The Apple Valley dentists at Dakota Dental know that maintaining good oral health can be a challenge, especially when surrounded by sweet treats during a big get-together, like at the Super Bowl. To make taking care of your teeth easier, it helps to go in to a gathering like the Super Bowl with a game…
You may have heard that fluoride is beneficial for your teeth; you may even know that it’s added in to your water. But do you know why fluoride builds healthy teeth? Fluoride is a mineral that’s found in water and in many foods. The mineral plays an important role in strengthening and protecting the tooth’s…
The battle against the decay of teeth is one that lasts a lifetime. However, there is a little-used weapon available to help children and parents combat its corrosive effects and resulting teeth cavities. The weapon? Dental sealants. Professionals including the family dentists at Dakota Dental believe dental sealants to be one of the most beneficial…
Soda. Pop. Cola. Coke. By any name, soft drinks are still sweet. These carbonated drinks may tickle your taste buds, but they also excite the bacteria living in your mouth. The sugar, phosphoric acid, and other acidic byproducts found in sodas feed bacteria while softening tooth enamel. This combination allows the bacteria to produce excessive…