Did you know that endodontic treatments are responsible for numerous procedures in patients every year to save teeth that otherwise would need to be removed? It’s true, as endodontic treatments such as root canal therapies are needed to extract damage pulps in order to ensure your teeth can remain in your mouth without needing to be extracted as well.

Information regarding endodontic treatments can be seen below:

– With endodontic treatments such as root canals, they can allow a tooth to function as intended once again.

– Endodontics is responsible for saving millions of teeth every year.

– If a tooth has suffered pulp failure or other root damage, endodontic treatments may be able to save a tooth to continue to function for a lifetime.

– In situations where teeth would need to be extracted, our dentists may be able to save the tooth and keep it off the chopping block.

Endodontics may be the dentistry branch you need. For an oral checkup at Pipestone Dental Center at our office in Pipestone, Minnesota, please schedule an appointment with our skilled dentists, William H. Olson, D.D.S. and Mark T. Morgan, D.D.S along with the rest of our team by calling 507-825-5403 today. We look forward to helping you maintain your healthy, confident smile!

Where has the year gone? The holidays are upon us once again. This means more photos, more parties, and more pressing items on your calendar. Here are some tips for keeping your mouth merry and bright for all those holiday photos and parties.

Brush and Floss: First off, remember to brush your teeth! This should happen twice a day, and take about two minutes each time. If you have trouble spending that much time on your teeth, turn on one of your favorite holiday tunes and get in the holiday spirit! The two minutes will fly by before you know it. Brush the inside, outside, and chewing surfaces of each tooth. Additionally, floss once a day, for 2-3 minutes each time.

Eat Well: The holidays don’t change your basic nutritional needs. Remember to fill your diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins! All these foods provide great nutrients that are vital for mouth health. If you cannot have dairy, you are not alone. However, your teeth still need calcium! Be sure to include lots of calcium-rich dairy alternatives, such as beans, dark leafy greens, and fortified orange juice.

Moderate Sweets: As you attend your holiday parties, go ahead and eat some sweets–just be smart about it. Accompany all desserts or sweet dishes with a large glass of water to clean out your mouth. Make sure you aren’t eating sugar consistently–eat a treat or two, then be done for a while. Try chewing a piece of sugarless gum for 20 minutes after eating to prepare your teeth for brushing.

For more information, call Pipestone Dental Center in Pipestone, Minnesota, at 507-825-5403. Dr. Morgan and our team look forward to helping your smile shine this holiday season!

If you have looked in the mirror lately, and thought that maybe your smile could be a little brighter, let’s talk. Dr. Morgan and his team at Pipestone Dental Center in Pipestone, Minnesota would love to help.

There are any number of things that can cause your smile to dim. Colorful foods, coffee and tea can darken your smile. If you use tobacco, the tar and nicotine can affect the color of your teeth. As we get older, the layer of enamel on our teeth starts to get thinner. As the enamel thins, the dentin below starts to show through. Some prescription medications can also discolor your teeth.

You should talk with your dentist before you decide to whiten your teeth. Your dentist will need to know your eating, and other habits, and what medications you are taking. If you want to use a whitening kit that you purchase over the counter, let your dentist know what brand you are purchasing, so that he can let you know if there are any side-effects, or if it is a brand that is right for you. Remember that Dr. Morgan offers whitening treatments in the office, and that those treatments are safe, and effective.

If your smile could use a little extra help, you should contact us for an appointment at 507-825-5403. We look forward to helping you have a brighter, whiter, healthier smile