When you bite down, do you feel a sharp pain? Maybe it quickly disappears or perhaps you ignore it. You may avoid foods or chew only on one side of your mouth. You might not even be able to tell which tooth hurts or whether the pain is from an upper or lower tooth. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may have a cracked tooth. A crack may appear as a hairline fracture, running vertically along the tooth. It is often invisible to the eye and may … [Read more...] about Do You Have A Sharp Pain When Biting?
Star of the North-Dental Convention
Today Parkview Dental is closed. We are attending the Minnesota Dental Association’s Star of the North Meeting which is the premier state dental meeting of the Upper Midwest. With over 80 continuing education seminars and an exhibit floor featuring over 250 innovative companies, the Star of the North Meeting provides current clinical and practice management information to our office. We will reopen on Monday May 2, 2016 at 8:00 am. Please … [Read more...] about Star of the North-Dental Convention
#Earth Day
We are now entering the 46th year of a movement that continues to inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion, and motivate people to action. In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. Forty-six years later, we continue to lead with groundbreaking ideas and by the power of our example. Founded as a day of education about environmental … [Read more...] about #Earth Day
One Way to Help the Planet
Plant a notion "Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference. The contents of this post might not be new, but it bears repeating. Sometimes it take a simple reminder for things take root. Brush without running the water You've heard this one before, but maybe you still do it. You'll conserve up to five gallons per day if you stop. Daily savings in the U.S. alone could … [Read more...] about One Way to Help the Planet
Going Green – Your X-Rays Will Never Be The Same!
Thank you for your continued trust in Parkview Dental. As we're sure you're aware, our practice is always investing in ways to make your dental care safer, faster and more comfortable. With that in mind, we have digital radiography machines to add to the safety and efficiency of your care. Plus no need for film processing chemicals, which helps our environment too! LESS RADIATION EXPOSURE Digital X-ray sensors require a much shorter … [Read more...] about Going Green – Your X-Rays Will Never Be The Same!
Sleep Awareness Month and Snore Guards
Are you among the 90 million North Americans that snore at night? Does your loved one keep you up by his or her snoring? You don't have to live with this! Snoring is caused by the obstruction of airways when the muscles and soft tissue in the mouth and throat relax during sleep. The restricted air way increases the velocity of air coming through as you breathe, which causes the sound. That's the bad news. The good news is that 7 out of 10 … [Read more...] about Sleep Awareness Month and Snore Guards
