Providing our patients and the Saint Paul community with educational information to achieve their best smile.
Do have a smile marred by crooked teeth? Have you always wished you could do something about it, but didn’t want to spend years wearing traditional braces? If so, the St. Paul Invisible Braces Dentist can suggest Six Month Smiles, the solution you may be looking for.
There are so many different types of cosmetic and restorative procedures and treatments being discussed online and in the news today that it’s understandable there may be some confusion about which treatment best suits your situation - dental implants, crowns, bridges, or dentures. Today I’d like to speak to you specifically about crowns, their uses and benefits.
Millions of people suffer with debilitating dental anxiety. Sometimes this fear is so overwhelming that it leads to missed appointments and postponed treatment. Unfortunately putting off needed dental treatment almost always results in more invasive, costly treatment.
Over the past several years, we have learned about the dangers of mercury poisoning. The practice of using fillings containing mercury was very commonplace up until just a few years ago. But dental professionals, including the St. Paul Family Dentist, are choosing to discontinue the use of amalgam fillings containing mercury. In fact, our office has not placed a single mercury filling in over 30 years.
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.
Overwhelming fear of dentists and dental procedures is a very common problem that affects millions of patients. If you are one of the many people who suffer from an overwhelming fear of dentists and dental procedures, you know how easy it is to avoid regular dental appointments. Unfortunately, putting off dental treatment almost always results in more complex and costly treatment.
The practice of using mercury free fillings to replace old amalgam fillings is becoming more and more critical as we understand the dangers of the presence of mercury in our bodies. Many dental professionals are responding by choosing to discontinue the use of amalgam fillings containing mercury. The St. Paul Family Dentist has not placed a single mercury filling in 30 years.
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.
Complimentary 2D X-Rays (3D imaging not included. Up to a $162 value.)
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