Providing our patients and the Saint Paul community with educational information to achieve their best smile.
Just like everything else about our physical makeup, dental health needs change as we age. This means that, as you get older, it’s more important than ever to be proactive with your oral health. It is possible to maintain great oral health no matter your age, and the Highland Park St. Paul General Dentist has some suggestions to achieve that goal.
Periodontal disease is a serious health concern affecting many people, often without their knowledge. When bacteria in your mouth are allowed to go unchecked; they build up around your teeth at the gum line causing an infection of the gum tissue and ultimately leading to periodontal disease.
If you suffer from an overwhelming fear of dentists and dental procedures, you know how easy it is to “forget” to schedule regular appointments. This is actually a very common problem and affects millions of patients. Unfortunately postponing dental treatment almost always results in more invasive and more costly treatment.
As people become more educated about changes in modern dentistry, an increasing number of patients are taking advantage of laser dentistry services. Laser dentistry allows patients to obtain appropriate treatment comfortably and quickly. Our Highland Park St. Paul General Dentist office uses state-of-the-art laser equipment to treat a wide variety of the most common dental issues.
There is a growing concern over the levels of mercury found in certain foods and other products recently. As a result, the Highland Park St. Paul General Dentist receives numerous questions from concerned patients about the amount of mercury contained in their dental fillings. These fillings are referred to as amalgam or sometimes silver fillings, but in addition to other metals they are composed of about 50% mercury.
When it comes to cosmetic dental treatments, teeth whitening is hands-down one of the most popular and most requested. It's easy to understand why, when you see the stunning results that can be achieved in just an hour or less at our Highland Park St. Paul Teeth Whitening Dentist office.
The need to be diligent in taking care of our teeth is nothing new. But the Highland Park, MN General Dentist office has been practicing holistic dentistry for years. This simply means that our overall approach is to understand and address the connection between your oral health and your general health.
Healthy nutrition is an important part of oral health because eating the right types of foods can also help maintain healthy teeth and gums. A healthy diet is the ideal way to maintain a strong, healthy body, while boosting your immune system. Today the Highland Park, MN General Dentist would like to share information to help you maintain a nutritious diet that will keep your teeth in the best of health.
Grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw can lead to serious problems, including misalignment of your bite, cracked or chipped teeth, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). If you often wake up in the morning with a headache, neck ache or sensitive teeth, you may be grinding your teeth during the night. If you visit Highland Park, MN TMJ Dentistry and we find indications of teeth grinding, treatment may be necessary to prevent long-term damage to your teeth.
After working with Dr. Malterud for a couple of weeks to get the right fit for my NTI, the results are great. I may still get a headache but only for a few hours and not severe.
— Judy Wiedl
It's hard to believe that something so small could change my life in such a big way. I have been pain free without drugs or surgery for years now. My teeth have been saved from more damage because I don't grind them any more.
— Therese L
Mark is the absolute best. I recommend him and his team to everyone. No matter where I live in the world, our family will always use his services. Worth traveling the world over for. Thanks Mark!
— Tony Z.
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