Almost 30 million people in the U.S have diabetes. This is a serious condition which can affect your heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. Many factors can lead to a heightened risk of diabetes, such as diet and genetics. However, did you know diabetes is directly connected to gum disease? Your dentist in Chaska at the Chaska Dental Center wants you to know how these two conditions are related, as well as what you can do to prevent them.
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If your little one loves chewing gum but also complains of headaches, we’ve got news for you. A recent study suggests a link between the two — especially in young children. The research published in Pediatric Neurology showed the effects of chewing gum on 30 kids who complained of chronic headaches. The same kids also chewed gum from one to six hours per day. When they stopped chewing gum, 19 reported that their headaches went away completely. Seven others said their head pain was less frequent or less intense. Once they returned to chewing, the same 26 children said their headaches returned!
Ok, it’s time to fess up. Are you doing the daily four? Wait, what is the daily four? It’s the catchy name for the four simple things you can do to improve your dental and oral health every day. National Dental Health Month is a couple of months away, and this year’s focus is on brushing, flossing, rinsing, and chewing, or the daily four. Combine those simple habits with a regular dental cleaning in Chaska and you’ll be smiling healthily for years to come!
Dental crowns, or caps, restore failing tooth structure to full strength and excellent smile aesthetics. Does Mom need a Chaska dental crown but dreads the 2, 3 or 4 appointment process? The good news is Chaska Dental Center offers one-visit dental crowns to patients in the 55318 area. (more…)
Chaska cosmetic dentistry transforms smiles with personalized treatments. The team at Chaska Dental Center produces better lives with dazzling smiles.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that practically all American adults believe a great smile is a tremendous personal asset. But, what if your smile is less than perfect, showing gaps, stains, uneven tooth length or other embarrassing imperfections? Would you feel confident when you smile and talk in social situations or when you get your picture taken? (more…)
Dr. Aaron Swingdorf of Chaska Dental Center is a master of the technically perfect, aesthetically-pleasing smile. As premier family, restorative and cosmetic dentists in the Chaska, MN area, this dynamic team optimizes dental health and appearance for every one of their patients.
