Chaska Dental Blog

The most interesting thing about history is that it can still be felt all around us. You can see castles that are hundreds of years old or read books written by people from a completely different era. Another bit of history involves your own body. Homo sapiens, or the human species, first appeared around 200,000 years ago. Over that time, the human body has changed quite a bit, but one particular thing still lingers from all those years ago: your wisdom teeth. Most modern people still have their wisdom teeth despite the fact that they often need to be removed. Why is that the case? Why do we still have them? Why do we need them removed? Today, your family dentist in Chaska from the Chaska Dental Center is going to answer these basic questions. (more…)

You wake up and immediately go into 5^th gear. You need to get the kids ready for school, and your partner usually needs a little help getting out of bed as well. Once everyone else is out the door, you can finally throw on your own clothes and head to work. Suddenly you’re cooking dinner, and before you know it, you’re back in bed. If most of your days fly by like this, it can seem impossible to find time to get your damaged teeth fixed. You’re too busy thinking about everyone else. People like you need dental care that fits into your packed schedule, and that’s why Chaska Dental Center now offers same day crowns in Chaska. (more…)

February is often thought of as the month with Valentine’s Day, but it’s actually National Children’s Dentistry Month as well. This month, parents and dentists take a little extra time to talk about the best ways to take care of Minnesota’s littlest smiles. Of course, one essential part is taking them to the dentist, but when should they start going? What can you expect during their first visit? These are very common questions, so your children’s dentist in Chaska at the Chaska Dental Center is going to take a little time to answer them today. (more…)

I want you to imagine this: You’re sitting at dinner with your dream date on Valentine’s Day. The place you picked was perfect, the food exquisite, but they’re the last thing on your mind because the person across the table from you looks absolutely gorgeous. You’ve been charming and witty all night, and you can tell they are completely entranced by you. You flash them a confident smile, and the candlelight is instantly washed out by your sparkling white teeth.Now, back here in the real world, do you think your smile could do that? If not, you still have time to make it so with teeth whitening in Chaska. The little extra bit of effort you put in now could make all the difference this Valentine’s Day.

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You’re all dressed up and ready to go out with your friends for the evening, so you give yourself one last look in the mirror. You flash yourself a smile, and you immediately regret it. All you can see is the gap, and it makes you just want to stay home– you feel that everyone only notices your missing teeth. You know you can get them replaced, but you ask yourself, “What would it cost?” It’s a fair question, and this kind of information is vital before receiving any kind of treatment. Today, we’re going to talk about the cost of one of the best ways to replace your missing teeth: fixed-bridges in Chaska. But first, Dr. Swingdorf are going to tell you a little more about them. (more…)

Stress manifests itself in many different ways. For some people, it begins and ends with anxious thoughts, but for others, it can express itself physically. Many people feel back pain when they are stressed, or get frequent headaches. Perhaps you grind your teeth. You do this unconsciously, and even while you are asleep. This can severely wear down and even break your teeth, leading to a host of other problems. If you have severely worn down teeth, a full-mouth reconstruction in Chaska from Chaska Dental Center can help give you your smile back. (more…)

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. (more…)

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!

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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!

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