Tooth Whitening at Point Family Dentistry in Bloomington, MN
It seems like every day a new bleaching product is coming to market, and deciding which product to use can be confusing. I will explain the different types of stain that occur in and on teeth, and the best bleaching options for each scenario. Tooth whitening removes intrinsic and extrinsic staining. Many tooth-whitening options are [...]
Invisalign Braces by Bloomington, MN orthodontist Dr. Heather Carr
Invisalign is a clear alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment, so you can smile during and after treatment. In fact, almost no one will know your’re wearing Invisalign unless you tell. By using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign straightens your teeth right before your eyes. Change them about every two weeks, and your teeth [...]
Don’t forget about Flex Spending!
We have made appointments available for the rest of the year to help with the year end rush to complete dental treatment before December 31st, 2009, so please call to schedule your appointments today. The last few weeks of the year are a busy time as people begin to schedule their end of the year [...]
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Point Family Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Heather Carr, Bloomington MN orthodontist
Point Family Dentistry is pleased to introduce Dr. Heather Carr, who will be joining our practice to provide in office orthodontic consultations and treatment beginning August 28, 2009. We are excited that our patients will now be able to receive very individualized orthodontic care, right in our office. There will be no need to travel [...]
Denture Adhesives in the News
Stories have been appearing in the media following Good morning America’s story and recent television commercials seeking plaintiffs for a potential lawsuit against the manufacterers of the products Fixodent and Poli-Grip denture creams. This media attention as been based on a fairly recent case report in Neurology, entitled, Denture Cream: An Unusual Source of Excess [...]
Common Question Regarding Wisdom Teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth result when a third molar is blocked from erupting into the mouth, they can be completely or partially impacted. 9 out of 10 people will have a at least one impacted or unerupted third molar, as a result of inadequate spacing in the mouth. Many people ask, “Why should I get them [...]
Dental Local Anesthesia Reversal Agent now Available!
Point Family Dentistry, is proud to annouce that Oraverse will be available to patients in March 2009. The reversal agent is given at the end of your appointment, and will be beneficial to patients undergoing routine procedures under local anesthesia. Sometimes, long acting local anesthetics are given following more involved surgical procedures, to allow for [...]
Trauma to Baby Teeth
In the primary dentition, it has been estimated that 54% of children age 6 years or younger will have an injury to their primary teeth. 5% of children may have trauma to their anterior permanent teeth, most commonly the maxillary anterior teeth and boys, aged 10-11, are the most susceptible group. Trauma to anterior teeth, [...]
