Our aim is to have all concerns and issues known—to us and to you—and hopefully resolved before an emergency. We want everyone to have healthy, attractive, and stable teeth and smiles. (Nobody likes a toothache or broken tooth, especially since they never happen at convenient times.) This means that we see patients for many reasons […]
Metal braces can be a hassle and can take between two to three years of treatment to fully realign your teeth. Advancements in orthodontics are helping adults fit braces into their lives and giving them the smiles they’ve always wanted. One option is Invisalign®. The Invisalign system involves a series of custom-made plastic trays, called […]
A more beautiful smile can make life more beautiful. Studies have shown that a healthy and attractive smile can raise self-esteem, increase confidence, improve your personal as well as your professional life, and help you make better first impressions on others. Sometimes it doesn’t take much treatment for you to feel better about your smile, […]
Constant pressure from chewing, grinding and/or clenching can cause dental fillings to wear away, chip, and even crack. If the seal between the tooth enamel and the filling breaks down, food particles and decay-causing bacteria can work their way under the filling. You then run the risk of developing additional decay in that tooth. Decay […]
Dentists can help you sleep better A night guard is a thin piece of hard plastic made from impressions of your teeth that is placed on the upper teeth. The night guard is hard enough to be durable but it is softer than teeth and protects them from wear. A night guard protects your teeth […]
Everyone knows that stress can have negative impacts on health. But on TEETH?! Really? Yep, actually your mouth suffers under your stress. Everyone has stress in their lives. Some things like getting married or getting a better job can cause stress even if it is a positive thing. Never underestimate the cumulative effect of stress. […]
As a rule of thumb its important to take care of what you have. So even though baby teeth will eventually come out and be replaced by adult teeth. The baby teeth are important because they are hold spaces for the permanent teeth to move into. So take care of those baby teeth! Once those […]
Many people grind their teeth and don’t realize it. Other people know, but don’t know why it’s a big deal. What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? WRONG! Generally, when people chew they are using between 10-30 pounds of pressure on their teeth. But “clenchers” and “grinders” are exerting up to 250 pounds of […]
Oral health care should start long before your little one’s tooth pops up. TheacademyofGeneral Dentistryrecommends that babies never go to sleep with a bottle. Milk, juice or other sweetened liquids can cause decay especially because saliva stops flowing through the mouth during sleep stages. If a bottle is a nessesity—just use water. Another suggestion is […]
If you are looking for a new dental home for your family, we know you will find it at Designing Smiles. Located in Roseville, we serve patients from the surrounding communities, including Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. Contact us online or give us a call at (651) 636-2143.
If you are looking for a new dental home for your family, we know you will find it at Designing Smiles. Located in Roseville, we serve patients from the surrounding communities, including Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. Contact us online or give us a call at (651) 636-2143.
