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...]
Root Canals Should NOT Be Feared!
The word 'root canal' conjures up feelings of fear and anxiety for a lot of people. However, this should not be the case. Root canals need to take place when the pulp inside of the tooth becomes infected. This can happen when there is a deep cavity, repeated dental procedures, trauma, a cracked or broken tooth. Patients at Bomstad Dental report root canals to be no different than any other dental procedure they have had done; easy and painless. Dr. Bomstad and Dr. Karban pride themselves on making their patients very comfortable in the dental chair. You may be in need of a root canal if your tooth becomes sensitive to hot or cold food or beverages or hurts when you bite down, it may mean that your tooth has become infected. Another sign of infection is if the tooth becomes discolored or if the gums around the tooth swell. In some cases, a tooth will have no symptoms, but a dental exam and x-ray will reveal a tooth that requires root canal. Again, if you find yourself if the … [Read more...]
Enamel Hypoplasia
BeforeAfter Dr. Bomstad fixed the front teeth of this young patient. He has enamel hypoplasia, this is the lack of normal enamel. Although this patient's case is not severe, it can be quite drastic for many people. It is believed to have happened to this patient due to medications he was taking when his teeth were developing. Other causes of enamel hypoplasia are malnutrition, illness, infection or fever while teeth are developing. You can see in the before picture there are yellow and white spots on the lower portion of his front teeth. After Dr. Bomstad finished removing these spots he filled them back in with composite filling material that matched the patient's tooth color. Now this patient has the teeth he was meant to have. It is amazing what dentists can accomplish today. If you would like help improving your smile, give Bomstad Dental a call today or click HERE for an appointment. 952-938-7746 … [Read more...]
Shelley Has Been with Bomstad Dental Since 1990!
Longevity is one of the reasons why Bomstad Dental is such a special place, and Shelley certainly makes the office special. Talk about longevity, she has been at Bomstad Dental since 1990! She started her career assisting Dr. Hatcher and currently assists Dr. Karban. When she's not assisting, you can see Shelley's smiling face at the front desk. Shelley plays an integral role keeping the office running smoothly. Not only is Shelley a true dental professional, but she is our resident travel professional as well! She has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, as well as Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Shelley's favorite location is Jamaica because of the water color and clarity, but her favorite memory came in Ixtapa. In Ixtapa, her husband may have ended up with bidet water in his face-I guess you shouldn't push buttons if you don't know what they do?! Oh, Lawrence! Shelley is currently enjoying Mazatlán with her family. Although we have been spoiled by the weather this … [Read more...]
Do You Have A Dry Mouth?
Like everything this time of year, my mouth tends to get dry too! Some of the leading causes of dry mouth are; Medications Dehydration Weather Tooth Decay Nerve Damage Diabetes Autoimmune Disease There is no reason to suffer with dry mouth, there's plenty of things that can help you. There are lozenges, sprays, oral moisturizers, and toothpastes. Talk to Dr. Bomstad or Dr. Karban today for relief from your dry mouth. 952-938-7746 … [Read more...]
Enjoying Too Much Halloween Candy?
Halloween was pretty perfect this year, not only did it fall on a Saturday, but we had beautiful weather too! Like most holidays, we tend to indulge a bit too much. I know I have had my fair share of sweets over the past few days. Just how many sweets have our kids had? It's extra important to make sure our kids are doing a good job brushing their teeth, especially right after Halloween. Most children do not have the dexterity to brush their teeth until 6 or 7 years old. Even then, parents need to check their children's teeth when they are done brushing. The six year molar is statistically the most restored tooth. This is part of the reason we recommend sealants for your children when their permanent teeth erupt. If your child doesn't have sealants yet, call Bomstad Dental today or click HERE. 952-938-7746 … [Read more...]