Among the past year or so, there has been a new trend emerging among influencers, advertisements, and social media to add shock value: charcoal teeth whitening. How could such a dark—seemingly dirty—substance cause your teeth to look cleaner?
Well, the truth is that your teeth may look brighter for the moment, but charcoal products could actually be damaging your teeth and make your teeth look duller in the long run. Learn more from your local dentist in this week’s blog post about teeth whitening!
You’ve made up your mind that this is your year for excellent oral hygiene, so you’re starting from scratch by evaluating your toothbrush. You want to make sure that you make the best selection and that your teeth will be getting the most thorough 
Since childhood, you’ve heard your parents, teachers and toothpaste commercials tout the benefits of properly brushing and flossing your teeth. You were told that these practices would help you fight bad breath and maintain nice, white teeth. Always health conscious, you heeded the words of your elders and made sure to brush and floss as you were instructed, but nobody ever really told you what else these practices effected. But, your dentist is here to clear the confusion and reveal what warrants an equal amount of attention – your gums.
When you’re finished opening all your gifts from under the tree, there’s always one more thing to look forward to: the stocking! Beneath all of the gift cards, sweets, and trinkets, you find a particularly interesting wrapped square package. After ripping it open with curiosity, you find a small package of minty floss.
Thanks to the Internet, you can order almost anything online. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should. Take your smile, for example. Did you know that you can now order do-it-yourself veneers online? These are certainly less expensive that professionally designed and placed porcelain veneers, but they are not nearly as natural looking or comfortable. For the best results, see your dentist for a beautiful smile with porcelain veneers.
Tooth decay is the most chronic condition dentists treat with 91% of adults and 59% of children having had at least one cavity in a permanent tooth. In addition, it is estimated that almost 19% of children and nearly 
Every moment that you go without a complete, healthy smile can seem like an eternity. Every meal is a chore. Every selfie is another reminder that your teeth aren’t in great shape. In a fast-paced world, it sometimes feels like traditional methods of restorative dentistry take forever. 
Even the smallest chip or fracture can diminish the appearance of your smile. Perhaps you’ve lived with teeth that overlap and keep you from smiling in photos or when you meet someone new. Your smile is one the first features people notice about you. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, it takes a toll on your confidence. Your cosmetic dentist in Crookston has solutions for you and here are some of the cosmetic services you can expect to find at 
Drs. Jaclyn Jensen and Tiara Applequist and their team at Renu Dental Care would like to welcome you to our new office! We are now located at 2211 Sahlstrom Drive, Suite A in Crookston. And while we may be in a new office, you’ll still find the 
When you live in our part of the country, you know that some things are worth making a drive for, like if you want to buy an outfit for a special occasion, or when your favorite band comes to Minneapolis. Excellent medical care is also worth getting in the car for — and if you’re looking for a dentist near Thief River Falls, MN, you don’t have to go too far.