Dentures can cause uncertainty for many patients. How will I look? How will they feel? What will I be able to eat? There are different types of dentures. You can have a partial denture, which allows you to keep some of your teeth or a full denture, which will require all of your teeth to be removed. Dr. Bomstad or Dr. Karban will determine which type of denture you will need. If you are at the point of needing dentures, they will certainly improve your smile, help your confidence and aid in chewing! Dr. Karban and Dr. Bomstad will do a fantastic job with your dentures, but you have to remember you will still need time to get use to wearing dentures. Dentures will feel clunky at first, making it hard to speak and eat, so be patient. You will be able to eat your favorite foods with dentures, but some caution does need to be taken. For example, when eating popcorn, accidentally biting into a hull can do damage. Sticky candy can dislodge your dentures. It … [Read more...]
Periodontal Probing
Do you ever wonder why you get your gums poked when you're at the dentist? What exactly are they looking for? Why are some areas more sensitive than other areas? The instrument your hygienist or dentist use to poke your gums is called a periodontal probe. The periodontal probe is actually a calibrated instrument used to measure the depth and topography of periodontal pockets. A periodontal pocket is the area between your tooth and the gum next to the tooth. Probing provides an assessment of bone loss and periodontal health. So what exactly does all of this mean? Each dental visit, your hygienist will probe your gums (next to the tooth) and track the measurements they get. A normal, healthy reading would be a pocket depth between 1-3 mm. Pockets deeper than 5 mm may indicate periodontitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the gums around the tooth, causing the gums to pull away from the tooth. As the gums pull away from the tooth, plaque spreads lower and lower below the … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Apple Pie
What you'll need: Two disks of your favorite pie dough 2 1/2 pounds mixed apples, peeled, cored, chopped into 3/4 inch pieces 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Preheat oven to 375° F. Roll out one of the disks of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness; transfer to a 9 inch pie pan. Set aside and keep chilled. Roll the remaining dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Set aside on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and keep chilled. Toss the chopped apples, flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice together and mix until combined. Pour apple mixture into the prepared pie pan and top with remaining dough. Trim, leaving 1/2 inch overhang, fold under and crimp edges. Sprinkle the top with the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Chill for 10 minutes. Bake until … [Read more...]
Apple Orchards
What a beautiful fall! Now is the perfect time to visit an apple orchard. We've had the opportunity to visit a few apple orchards throughout the years and we definitely have our favorite. Fall Harvest Orchard in Delano is one we have gone back to time and time again. They have a lot of baby animals for the kids to feed and hold, pick your own apples (or pre-bagged apples if you prefer), pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, corn stalks, wagon rides, and food. We love the laid back, family friendly atmosphere and our children adore the baby animals. Fall Harvest Orchard is definitely a highlight for our family. http://fallharvestorchard.com/ Recently, we took a trip to Deer Lake Orchard in Buffalo. I chose the pre-picked pie apples because we always get a nice variety of apples that way. Deer Lake Orchard has very cute retail/craft items. They also sell a variety of pies, jams, caramel apples and popcorn. … [Read more...]
Do You Know What Your Teen is Drinking?
By now, most schools have done away with soda machines, opting for "healthier" choices instead. Just how healthy are your children's options? This picture depicts some of the choices found in your children's schools. If we were to compare a can of Live Wire Mountain Dew to some of these options, you would find there are 46 grams of sugar in a Live Wire Mountain Dew. There are also 46 grams of sugar in Kiwi Strawberry Snapple and S'mores Starbucks Frappuccino. There are approximately 51 grams of sugar in an Arizona Green Tea, 52 grams of sugar in PowerAde and Gatorade. While there is no sugar in the Sparkling Ice water, the acid found in this beverage (and multiple others) really does a number on your teeth. Now, if you look at calorie content, you will find Live Wire Mountain Dew has 170 calories per can. Kiwi Strawberry Snapple has 190 calories, Arizona Green Tea has 210 calories, S'mores Starbucks Frappuccino has 290 calories, both PowerAde and Gatorade contain approximately … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Tooth
Wondering when your baby will get their first tooth? Most babies get their first tooth between 6-10 months old. Generally, it is the bottom middle two teeth (central incisors) that come in first, followed by the top middle two teeth between 8-12 months old. If your baby does not have any teeth by 18 months old, a visit to your dentist for an xray is recommended. Most children will have all 20 primary teeth by the time they are 30 months old. Some signs of teething are excessive drooling, fever, crankiness, and pain with biting/chewing. To ease the pain for your little one, you can try giving them a frozen wash cloth or teething ring. Oral pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help, as well as topical pain relievers like Orajel. It may be tempting to give your baby hard toast or frozen fruit, but their intense gnawing can cause a chunk to break off, creating a choking hazard. Also, do not listen to your mother in law and rub their gums with a little … [Read more...]
How Smoking Affects Your Teeth
We know smoking is not good for us. Smoking harms nearly every organ in our body, causes diseases, and decreases our overall health. We know it increases our likelihood of stroke, heart attack, cancer, and lung disease, but do you really know what it does to your teeth? You might know smoking gives you bad breath, and yellow teeth. But did you know it increases bone loss in your jaw? Or increases plaque and tarter buildup on your teeth? Smoking slows down the healing process after tooth extractions, periodontal treatment, or oral surgery. It lowers the success rate of dental implants. Smoking also causes white patches inside the mouth (leukoplakia) and inflames the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth. It leads to gum disease, which leads to tooth loss, and causes cancer. We know quitting smoking is hard. Feel free to talk to Dr. Bomstad or Dr. Karban for advice. Here are some links that might help you … [Read more...]
Injury to a Tooth
Accidents can happen at any time of the year, resulting in broken or missing teeth, but it seems to be especially prevalent during Minnesota summers. If you find yourself in this situation, seek medical treatment immediately. Assuming you have no other injuries, other than to your teeth/mouth, call your dentist right away. The quicker you receive treatment, the more likely the tooth will be able to be saved. Find your tooth, if it hasn't been knocked across the baseball field, racquetball court or even swallowed, lightly rinse it off and try placing it back into the socket (hole). If you can't put the tooth back, place it between your gum and cheek to keep it moist. If holding the tooth in your mouth is not an option, a glass of milk or saline solution can work too, but your mouth is best. The most important thing is to receive immediate care. You have about an hour to get to the dentist before your tooth is no longer viable. Upon receiving immediate care for your tooth, your … [Read more...]
Easy Strawberry Pie
Summer in Minnesota can't come quick enough or last long enough. It seems like I fit a year's worth of living into three short months. With all the summer fun, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes. Here is an easy strawberry pie recipe everyone will enjoy! Start by baking your favorite pie crust and letting it cool. Wash and remove the stems of 6 cups whole strawberries Mash 2 cups of strawberries in medium bowl with potato masher, should equal 1 cup mashed strawberries Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a saucepan Add mashed strawberries and 1/2 cup water to sugar and cornstarch Cook sugar-strawberry mixture over medium-high heat, stirring all the time, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute, then cool. Beat 3 oz softened cream cheese and spread over bottom of pie crust. Pile on whole strawberries and pour cooled strawberry mixture over the top. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set. This pie … [Read more...]
Ruth Has a Green Thumb
By now, most of you know Ruth. She is the lovely lady who welcomes you into the office each visit. Ruth has been with Bomstad Dental since October of 2014, and we are thrilled she joined the team! Her helpful, kind, hard working personality is a wonderful addition to the office. We know you will love working with her. Ruth has been enjoying summer with her daughter, Molly. Molly is currently home from Winona State University and Ruth couldn't be happier. They spend time cooking, traveling and watching movies together. Ruth also enjoys working in her vegetable and flower garden, going to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market with Molly and spending time outside with family and friends. Ruth just spent a weekend in Hayward, WI at her best friend's cabin. While there, she had the opportunity to visit Winter Greenhouses. Ruth's visit was amazing, she bought the most unique and beautiful plants. She can't wait for her new climbing rosebush to bloom! This 4th of July, Ruth will be … [Read more...]
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