What You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
February 24, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
Teeth grinding is when you clench your jaw closed & grind your teeth together, whether consciously or unconsciously. Teeth grinding is called bruxism by dentists, & it can cause damage,…
What Are Mouthguards?
February 17, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
There are two categories of mouthguards with two different purposes that you can get from your dentist. Mouthguards for sports are intended to prevent injury. Mouthguards worn while sleeping are…
Emergency Dental Care
February 10, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
Even if you take excellent care of your teeth & mouth, sometimes an unforeseen incident could put you in need of emergency dental care. Whether the culprit for your emergency is an injury, a…
Your Intro to Dental Implants
February 2, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
Dental implants are the latest & greatest in dental technology that allows dentist to replace missing teeth permanently. You may know that implants can replace teeth & are used in complete…
We Respect the Schedules of Our Working Patients
January 25, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
We know the majority of our patients work during the middle of the day. You may not work 9 to 5 exactly (maybe you work 8 to 4) but chances are that in the middle of the day, your employer or clients…
Signs of a Cavity
January 17, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are…
Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces
January 9, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
The choice between clear braces or metal braces is becoming an age-old debate at the orthodontist's office or the dentist's office. For many patients who wish to straighten their teeth, the choice…
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
January 1, 2021Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
We've all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword. You might also say that the toothbrush is mightier than the drill! That's because if you wield your toothbrush properly, it's a very powerful…
Be Sure to Use Your Dental Benefits Every Year
December 25, 2020Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
If you have dental insurance, your insurance company provides you with certain dental benefits each year. In case you're not very familiar with insurance vocabulary, you can think of an insurance…
If You Have Insurance, Your Cleanings Are Free!
December 18, 2020Northstar Family Dentistry Blog
We know many dental patients find the ins & outs of dental insurance confusing, but if you have dental insurance the most important thing for you to know is that you get two free cleanings per…