Caring for your smile is a full-time job, but it is a gig that you will need to do for the rest of your life. If you want your teeth to stay strong for decades to come, you'll need to make sure you're taken care of them both now and in the future. This includes not only cleaning your... read more »
If you have had a tooth knocked out, extracted, or lost to tooth decay, its loss can affect the function and future health of your smile in many ways. Even if you learn to chew with fewer teeth and can accept the impending changes to your facial structure, the gap in your teeth will begin to alter the alignment of... read more »
If you are ready to transform your smile into the oral health care masterpiece it's destined for; you always need to make sure that all teeth are accounted for. Even a single missing or lost tooth is enough to completely disrupt your oral health. Thus, tooth prosthetics will be needed if any teeth are missing. If you do have missing... read more »
The more you can do to ensure your oral health remains steady, the better chance of success your teeth and gums later on in life. This includes cleaning for daily, consuming the proper foods, and visiting your dentist as necessary. It is a good idea to always make sure you’re cleaning your mouth effectively every day. Typically, you should brush... read more »
While dental crowns are typically cemented into their anchoring abutment with a strong dental adhesive, it is still possible for oral trauma, or chronic poor oral hygiene to weaken the adhesive’s bond. This can cause one of your dental crowns to feel loose, or overly sensitive. Should you find yourself in a situation like this, you need to have the... read more »
The teeth in the front of your mouth largely appear in your smile, while also helping you to bite off pieces of food. Unfortunately, bad oral habits like using your teeth as improvised tools, or nibbling on pencils and pens, could chip or fracture one of your front teeth. If the damage is minimal and limited to the tooth’s enamel... read more »
You are about to take a vacation and you probably aren’t thinking about how you’ll care for your smile. You just know to pack your toothbrush and toothpaste because that typically is one of the first things on your packing list. Dr. Mike Henrickson and our dental team want you to follow these tips while traveling to ensure you’re giving... read more »
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge connecting your upper and lower jaws together. This is one of the more complex joints of the body, functioning as the major tool in moving your lower jaw to help you speak, eat, and even yawn. When there is a problem with this joint, you need to seek care with Dr. Mike Henrickson... read more »
Here at Twin Cities Modern Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »