Most people know they should see the dentist every six months. However, life tends to get in the way. And until something feels “off,” it’s easy enough to assume everything is fine. Unfortunately, this leads too many patients to ignore silent risk factors and warning signs until physical symptoms appear.
These telltale signs you need a dental cleaning in Edina, …
If sipping hot coffee, eating ice cream, or enjoying a sweet treat makes you wince, you're not alone. Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be permanent.
At 50th and France Dental Care in Edina, MN, Dr. Andrew Anderson and our friendly team offer personalized care to help patients find lasting relief from tooth sensitivity and …
You know you should visit your dentist in Edina twice a year for a regular dental checkup and cleaning, but maybe you avoid making the call because you’re busy or suffer from dental anxiety. Whatever the reason, it’s essential that you make and keep your regular dental cleaning appointments to maintain your oral health and keep you from other potential …
At your first dental visit to 50th and France Dental Care, you can expect to be greeted by our friendly staff and welcomed into our office. Our staff will be eager to get to know you and make you comfortable for your first appointment.
Your first visit will include a comprehensive …
Dental cleanings, also known as prophylaxis, are important in maintaining your oral health. Unfortunately, many people put off their regular dental cleanings in Edina because they don’t understand how important it is to the health of your teeth and gums to have a regular cleaning performed by a dentist.
To help you understand why it’s important to get your teeth …
Brush twice daily. We are told to do this from a young age in order to maintain our oral health. Yet, brushing incorrectly can be almost as harmful as not brushing at all and if you don’t pair good brushing habits with flossing, mouthwash, and drinking lots of water, you aren’t getting the full clean you need …
Cleanings are an important aspect of maintaining good oral hygiene and can mean the difference between major dental problems and easy, inexpensive treatments. Yet, while scheduling a cleaning once every six months is imperative, it is also vital to create good habits at home as well. Sustaining optimum oral health goes beyond simply brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouth wash …
Just as you have a primary care doctor, you also need a primary dentist who diagnoses, treats, and manages all your oral health care needs. It may surprise you, however, that you may see your Edina, MN, general dentist even more often than your primary doctor.
That is because most dental visits are for preventative or diagnostic care, such as …
By now, almost everyone is aware that every package of cigarettes contains a warning label. When most people see that label, they generally think about smoking-related diseases like lung cancer and emphysema. What many people don’t know is that tobacco use can actually make people more prone to gum disease, which in turn can lead to tooth loss.
There are …
According to the American Dental Association, by the year 2030, the number of adults in the United States who are 65 years old or older will reach 72 million. This is a whopping 20 percent of the total U.S. population and is double the number of older adults in the year 2000. If you are an older adult, there are …
Severe pain in one of your teeth is often a sign of extensive tooth decay. Though seeing your dentist when you know there is something wrong can be scary, it is important that they remove the infection before it spreads to the bone and causes further damage. The most common treatment for extensive tooth decay is root canal therapy. At …
