We try to make and keep as many traditions as possible during the holiday season. One of my personal favorites is cutting down our own Christmas tree. We are lucky to have so many wonderful Christmas tree farms in Minnesota, many within a short drive from the Twin Cities. Turks Tree Farm, located just outside of Litchfield, is one we have visited in the past. Some of the highlights include; live reindeer, visits from Santa, free cookies, cider & coloring books, hayrides, a gift shop, and of course plenty of beautiful Christmas trees to choose from. Petersen Christmas Tree Farm is another cute farm located in Clear Lake. Petersen's boasts very affordable tree prices, who doesn't like to save a little money while making memories?! They also have visits from Santa and hayrides. Petersen's allows your family pet to join you while you're picking out a tree, making for the perfect Christmas card photo op! With a gift shop, complimentary cider, candy canes & toys, Petersen's … [Read more...]
Internal Resorption
This blog is inspired by a good friend, recently diagnosed with internal resorption...who's wife happens to be a hygienist! Internal resorption is an unusual condition where the dentin and pulpal walls begin to resorb centrally within the root canal. Basically, your body's own cells are eating away at the tooth structure. Patients suffering from internal resorption will be asymptomatic early on. Teeth with internal resorption typically respond normally to pulpal and periapical tests until the lesion grows significantly in size. The first evidence of the lesion may be the appearance of a pink-hued area around the crown of the tooth, this is the vascular pulp tissue filling in the resorbed areas. Once necrosis (death) of the pulpal tissue takes place, the typical signs/symptoms of an abscessing tooth occur. Some of these symptoms include; bitter taste, bad breath, fever, pain with chewing, sensitivity to hot and cold, swelling of the gum or a pimple on the gum. So now you're … [Read more...]
What’s New in Dentistry?
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...]
Dental Trivia
We know you wanted to brush up on your dental trivia, so here it goes! Who invented dentures? Around 700BC, Etruscans in northern Italy made dentures out of human and animal teeth. George Washington was a famous denture wearer, but did you know his teeth were NOT made out of wood? George Washington's teeth were actually made from hippopotamus ivory, and human, donkey & horse teeth. "Doc" Holliday may have been one of the most famous dentists. Did you know his real name was John Henry? "Doc" Holliday earned his degree in dentistry from Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery at 20 years old. (Dr. Bomstad was 26) He ultimately died at the age of 36 from tuberculosis. Pennsylvania College of Dental surgery has now become the dental schools of Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Famous People you didn't know were dentists: Edgar Buchanan- Actor known for his roles in … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Mother’s Day with Laura!
We have lots of wonderful mothers at Bomstad Dental, but this Mother's Day we are spotlighting Laura and her two daughters, Brenna and Brooke. Laura has been Dr. Bomstad's assistant since 2012 and we are quite certain Dr. Bomstad could never function without her! Laura and her husband, Scott, live in Plymouth and are blessed with two beautiful girls and one very unique cat. Brooke is a junior at Wayzata High School and involved in many community service activities-most of these activities revolve around her love of kids. She has recently been chosen to participate in a new program at Wayzata High School called "Intro to Education" and is very excited about this opportunity. Next year she will get to go into her old elementary school and mentor kids. Laura and Brooke have recently taken up yoga and are loving it. Their cat loves it too. Believe it or not, their cat does yoga with them! Hmmm, a cat that does downward dog, now that's something I've gotta see-ha! Brenna is Laura … [Read more...]
Dr. Bomstad’s and Shelley’s Children Are Growing Up!
Through the years Dr. Bomstad and Shelley have enjoyed watching their children compete against each other. They each have two children. The boys are 10th graders and the girls are 7th graders. Dr. Bomstad's children are in the Buffalo school district, while Shelley's are in the Princeton school district. These two schools just happen to be in the same conference! It has been such a joy watching these kids grow up. The boys now have their driver's licenses, and the girls are turning into smart, beautiful, athletic young ladies. Here are some pictures from a track meet that both girls ran in. Enjoy! . … [Read more...]
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