To prevent cavities from taking over your smile, you will need to brush and floss your pearly whites every day. Still, there are times when you cannot consistently remove every bit of oral debris from the fissures and grooves of the back teeth, which are harder to reach with your toothbrush. Known as molars, these teeth are primarily used for... read more »
If your smile is suffering from the effects of gum disease, you might benefit from a dental treatment called scaling and root planing. This procedure involves "deep cleaning" the tissue under the gumline. Today, our St. Paul Family Dentistry team is going to talk about how this deep cleaning can help restore your healthy gums. Maintaining healthy gums requires daily at-home... read more »
Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they see you, and your teeth play a big role in how you are viewed. What do you know about this part of your body? Today we have some facts about your teeth to help you appreciate them and take better care of them. Tooth Enamel Facts --Did you... read more »
Your teeth can stain for a variety of reasons. In today’s blog, we would like to share with you some common staining problems, and some solutions to help you overcome them. A healthy smile is a vital part of your self-image! Problem: Drinks such as coffee, tea, and red wine, or the consumption of deep-colored berries and sauces all work... read more »
Keeping your smile free from dental problems with preventative dentistry can save you time and money down the road. Having restorative dentistry treatments can cost you thousands of dollars and time. Keeping teeth and gums healthy now can save your smile and your resources later. To do this, you will want to practice ongoing daily maintenance to prevent tooth decay... read more »
Keeping your scheduled dental appointments is crucial for maintaining a healthy smile. We also know how precious time is, and want to make sure that we honor our time with you by giving you the best possible care. We strive to do this for all of our patients. To make sure your appointment flows as smoothly as planned, we encourage... read more »
This holiday season, St. Paul Family Dentistry would like to present two gift options that can make a big splash for someone on your gift list. As you have probably already seen for yourself, an attractive smile can give one's self-confidence a big boost, as well as enhance one's overall appearance. You can help someone you love transform their smile... read more »
With December and the ensuing holidays in full-swing, we are inundated with social events and gathering. While sugary treats are often on full display during this time, that doesn't mean we have to indulge in them. Although having sugary items is best done with or right after meals (as a dessert), there are other offerings that we can partake of... read more »
Tooth sensitivity is a common cause of pain when it comes to your oral health. Today, we would like to test your tooth savviness when it comes to tooth sensitivity, with our short quiz. Here we go! True or false: 1-T/F: Biting into hot or cold foods and feeling pain is normal. 2-T/F: There are no over-the-counter measures to help... read more »
One of the cosmetic dentistry options our dental office offers our patients in St. Paul, Minnesota is composite dental fillings. These tooth-colored dental fillings are created to blend in with their surrounding counterparts to provide a discreet, natural-looking restoration. This makes them an ideal choice for work done on your front teeth. With the help of composite resin fillings, our dentists can... read more »
