The ICON™ Method Restores a Tooth without Drilling
Our doctors believe in the philosophy that "the best dentistry is the least dentistry." We practice this way of thinking with "micro invasive dentistry." Imagine removing decay from a tooth without any drilling. We achieve this by using the Icon method to restore a tooth without removing any healthy tooth structure. It is the best approach to keep as much tooth structure intact as possible. You won't need a shot, and the procedure is completely painless. The Icon method may be the right method for you and your family.
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Veneers
Veneers are thin shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. Unlike bonding, it is necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your tooth to accommodate the shell. Based on a model of your mouth, they are meant to look like your natural teeth.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Isolite® - Adding to a Patient's Comfort
Isolite is an amazing new technology that provides a combination of suction and bright illumination. What does this spell out for you?
- Less time in the dental chair - about a third less.
- Saliva doesn't accumulate in your mouth, eliminating that gagging feeling.
- Removes any debris to prevent it from being swallowed.
- Reduces mouth fatigue from constantly holding it open.
- Shadows in the mouth are eliminated, providing greater accuracy in treatment.
- Gives best results as it provides the dry field necessary or treatment.
- No more bulky rubber dam used in the patient's mouth, making treatment more comfortable and easier.
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Crowns
A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Learn more about the connection between your teeth and what you eat.
Protect Your Teeth During Sports Activities
Five million teeth each year are knocked out from trauma or injury to the mouth while participating in sports. We encourage the use of a custom-made mouthguard to protect all your teeth. The one-size-fits-all mouthguards sold in stores do not give adequate protection. They do not fit most athletes and often hinder their best performance due to making breathing difficult. The American Dental Association recommends the use of custom mouthguards for these sports:
Acrobatics, weight lifting, basketball, volleyball, boxing, squash, field hockey, water polo, football, gymnastics, surfing, handball, ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, martial arts, skydiving, racquetball, rugby, roller hockey, shotputting, skateboarding, skiing, and wrestling.
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Root Canal Therapy is Beneficial
In the past, the solution for teeth with infected or damaged roots was extraction. This causes other problems that can be avoided by saving a tooth through root canal therapy. In this procedure, the interior pulp chamber of a tooth is removed and a special filling material is packed in its place. Sometimes a crown is placed over the tooth to give it added strength. We are well-experienced in the latest techniques of root canal therapy, and patients now find that root canals are very manageable with modern anesthetics and advanced procedures.
Whitening
When it comes to getting a whiter and brighter smile, there are a variety of teeth-whitening products you can try. Your main options are in-office and at-home bleaching. Before starting any whitening treatment, you should speak with your dentist. Your dentist will tell you what, if any, whitening procedures will work best for you.
The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Learn more about how your lifestyle can affect your oral health.
No Metal in Our Restorations
For years the standard filling used by many dentists has been the silver-mercury amalgam. Metal does not bond well to teeth, and often decay will set in under the filling. Patients don't like the appearance of metal fillings in their teeth, which are very noticeable and not pleasing to look at.
We use modern restorations that contain no metal, adhere tightly to natural tooth structure, and actually add strength to a tooth. They are made to match the shade of a tooth so the filling is very difficult to detect. This makes for a pleasing appearance and minimizes the chance of decay setting in around the filling, as well.
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