We are excited to announce, Dawn, has joined our team! Dawn will primarily be assisting Dr. Karban on Thursdays and Fridays. She comes to us with 20 years of experience in the dental field. Dawn received her dental assisting degree from Rochester Community & Technical College. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young boys. In her free time, Dawn loves to spend time with her family, baking & cooking, and paddleboarding in the summer months. Dawn is a very organized, detail oriented person and we are thrilled to have her! Make sure to welcome her the next time you are in the office. … [Read more...]
Around Town: Part 2
We were able to spend some time at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, as well as the Walker Art Center. Like the Como Zoo, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is free, but donations are welcome. The first Saturday of every month is free at the Walker Art Center, as well as Thursday nights, and kids 0-18 are always free. It's a nice way to expose your children to the arts without having to pay an arm and a leg. The Minneapolis Institute of Art is located next to Children's Theater Company, it might be nice to combine visits if you're looking for something extra special to do. The Minneapolis Institute of Art has family day the second Sunday of each month. You will be able to make art, go on artful adventures, meet local artists, musicians, dancers & storytellers with your children. The third Thursday of every month, the Minneapolis Institute of Art invites you to experience Mia's diverse art collection through unique experiences, libations and live music, refreshments are … [Read more...]
Sea Life: Mall Of America
Minnesota offers so many things to do in the summer. It seems every town has their own celebration, but we decided to take a break from the parades, carnivals & corndogs to check out Sea Life at the Mall of America. It had been over a decade since I first visited the aquarium and I still found it magical. I had the pleasure of sharing this experience with my nephew AND Bomstad Dental patient, Oliver! We were slightly disappointed we were no longer able to touch the stingrays. Sea Life is currently working on a breeding program, so they are not allowing the public to touch the rays. We still enjoyed watching them glide around their tank and were able to ask the staff many questions about the different types of rays on exhibit. You can also purchase shrimp and fish to feed the rays. Although the rays were off limits for us to touch, they still had things we could touch, including sea anemones. Sea Life: Mall of America really entertains people of all ages, but 8 was a … [Read more...]
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival: July 8-16
The 83rd Raspberry Festival is taking place in Hopkins July 8-16, plan your visit today! With so many activities to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone to love!!! Some of our favorites are: The Running of the Bulls: Saturday, July 8th Hunt for the Golden Raspberry: (First Clue) Monday, July 10th Kids' Fishing Event: Wednesday, July 12th Raspberry Royalty Coronation: Thursday, July 13th Hopkins Cruisers 3rd Annual Reunion Cruise: Saturday, July 15th Raspberry Festival of Bands: Saturday, July 15th Families in Central Park: Saturday, July 15th Crosstown Fundraiser Dinner: Saturday, July 15th Fireworks: Saturday, July 15th Raspberry Run: Sunday, July 16th Grande Day Parade: Sunday, July 16th We hope to see you and your family and friends out and about Hopkins during The Raspberry Festival. It's a wonderful time to bring community together. If you would like a more detailed description of the festival's activities, visit the event … [Read more...]
Looking for a New Toothpaste?
At Bomstad Dental we are always striving to find you the best products possible. We have recently taken the time to tryout these latest products by Philips Sonicare. I am generally skeptical of whitening toothpastes, but I did feel my teeth got a little whiter while using the Philips Sonicare Whitening toothpaste. I also have very sensitive teeth and regularly use a sensitive toothpaste, but my teeth did not get sensitive while using this toothpaste-definitely a plus! I could see using the Philips Sonicare Whitening toothpaste between bleaching sessions. The toothpaste won't replace my bleach trays, nothing works better or faster than custom bleach trays...ok, Zoom Whitening is WAY better, but I'm talking about home tooth whitening solutions-ha! As I mentioned earlier, my teeth get really sensitive. I use a sensitive toothpaste everyday. The Philips Sonicare Sensitivity Relief toothpaste worked well for me. That being said, I didn't care for the toothpaste. The clean mint … [Read more...]
Zoom! is Exceeding All Expectations
Zoom! Teeth Whitening System is a hit among patients and staff alike! Dr. Bomstad had some concerns about some of the teeth whitening systems in the past. He is always searching for the best equipment & products possible for his office and just wasn't satisfied with previous whitening systems. But, all of that changed when the new Zoom! Teeth Whitening System came onto the market! Before deciding to make the purchase, Dr. Bomstad brought it into the office for a trial run first. The results were amazing! The new Zoom! is a product Dr. Bomstad can not only stand behind, but is also something he is proud to offer his patients. Besides, would he use it himself if he didn't love it?! If you would like to make an appointment to see if you are a candidate for Zoom! Teeth Whitening, call 952-938-7746 or click HERE. … [Read more...]
We’re Excited to Offer Zoom Teeth Whitening!
We are excited to now be able to offer you the Zoom! Teeth Whitening System!!! The Zoom! Teeth Whitening System is an effective and safe way to whiten teeth. It is one of the most popular light activated systems on the market today. The Zoom! Teeth Whitening System uses a unique hydrogen peroxide based whitening gel and activator. The activator in the gel reacts with a special LED halide light giving you quick and beautiful results. At your initial consultation, Dr. Bomstad or Dr. Karban will verify that you are a candidate for whitening, assess your tooth shade and take impressions for your custom dental trays. On the day of treatment, a hygienist will prep your mouth for 3-4 Zoom! sessions. Each session lasts approximately 15 minutes. Before each new Zoom! session, the used whitening gel will be removed and new gel will be applied. After your treatments are over, you will receive your custom dental trays, one DayWhite or NiteWhite take-home whitening gel syringe and a Relief … [Read more...]
Time for Braces?
It's a big deal when your child loses their first baby tooth. They look so adorable with their missing teeth! Shortly after, one week to six months, an adult (permanent) tooth will appear-this is what I call the awkward years! Their little faces don't quite fit their new adult-size teeth. This can be concerning for parents when they see crooked teeth and large gaps as the new teeth erupt. It is often difficult for the untrained eye to determine if there really is an orthodontic problem. Here is an example of a little girl through the years. When her permanent teeth started to appear, they looked quite crooked. But when all of her permanent teeth came in, her teeth looked really straight. In reality, she ended up needing braces for smaller problems (malocclusions) that are not as noticeable, but if left untreated would have left her with jaw issues as an adult. Dr. Bomstad and Dr. Karban send most of their patients to Harrington Orthodontics or Lake Minnetonka … [Read more...]
Oranges and Cloves
Do you have house guests coming? Oranges and cloves are the perfect way to make your house smell wonderful! My grandmother would have these in her house every Christmas and the smell was amazing. Recently I was reminded again of oranges and cloves when a friend put them in her blog. This craft is so simple to do, your kids could even do it for you! I take a wooden skewer and pre-poke holes for the cloves to be inserted into. You can push the cloves into the orange without using a skewer, but my thumb gets sore after awhile, it is much easier to use a skewer. Here's where you can get creative with different designs, or cover the entire orange with cloves if you wish. Once you have your holes poked into the orange, simply push the whole cloves into the orange until you've achieved your desired look! Visit our Pinterest page for more decorating ideas. … [Read more...]
Christmas Tea
Christmas Tea is the perfect hostess gift. It is easy to make and enjoyed by all! I like to put the Christmas Tea in a mason jar with a ribbon & sweet note for the hosts. To make Christmas Tea you will need: 2 cups Tang 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup instant tea 3 ounces powdered lemonade 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves Cinnamon imperials Most recipes do not include cinnamon imperials, but I think they make the tea more festive! Once you've mixed your powders together, store your tea in an airtight container. To make your tea, mix 2-3 teaspoons into boiling water. I like my tea a bit sweeter and end up putting 4-5 teaspoons into my cup! But don't worry, I always brush my teeth after! Happy Holidays! … [Read more...]