Do you ever wonder what advances have been made in dentistry? Have you put off going to the dentist? Now IS the time to go! Depending on when your last dental visit was, a lot has changed. Digital x-rays have improved a dentist's ability to look for problems in your mouth. Digital x-rays are faster and more efficient, cutting down on the amount of radiation you receive. Besides looking for cavities, dental x-rays can detect the amount of bone below the tooth, look for placement of dental implants, and check to make sure all of the root has been cleaned out during a root canal. Digital x-rays can also be saved on a computer and used to compare future dental x-rays, allowing your dentist to give you better care by detecting the changes in your oral anatomy earlier. A dental veneer is a thin layer of porcelain that is place over your existing tooth to correct cosmetic defects. Dental veneers are now thinner than ever and thin is good! Thinner veneers help preserve more tooth … [Read more...]
Lasers Are Cool!
There are so many benefits to your dentist having a laser. Did you know dental lasers can perform a variety of procedures that would normally require a scalpel and sutures? Lasers cause less trauma, which allow the soft tissue in your mouth to heal faster. Dr. Bomstad and Dr. Karban use the laser for gingivectomies, frenectomies, gum aesthetic re-contouring, excisional biopsies, treating cold sores, and gaining access to cavities or teeth below the gum-line. Dr. Bomstad feels having a dental laser is an essential part of his practice. Bomstad Dental strives to provide their patients with the most up-to-date and painless procedures possible, having a dental laser is a huge part of achieving this goal. Call today to make an appointment with Dr. Bomstad or Dr. Karban. 952-938-7746 or click HERE. … [Read more...]