Plymouth MN Dental Blog

The fall holidays are great times for families & friends to get together.  Thoughts of candy and tasty deserts should also reminds us that the holidays can be hard on our teeth.    As we approach these coming holidays, the Staff at Northwoods dental would like to remind people to take care of their teeth.  Brushing, flossing and regular family dentistry checkups are common sense for most people, but they take on added significance when people consume more sugary foods.

In just a few days, the many neighborhoods of Maple Grove, Plymouth, Golden Valley and Wayzata will be teaming with young children seeking bags full of candy.  We hope they have fun, but also encourage parents to make sure children consume candy in a healthy way.

There is nothing wrong with limiting your children’s candy intake on October 31st and throughout the holiday season.  Having a specific time for candy consumption and even substituting  candy with more healthy snacks is a great way to promote both oral health and physical health to your whole family.

Many people only go to the dentist when they have tooth pain.  They get their teeth checked, and perhaps get some cavities filled.  Cosmetic dentistry, however, can  completely change some people’s appearance & confidence.  Getting rid of gaps between teeth, fixing broken or chipped teeth, and fixing stained or discolored teeth can have a very dramatic effect and enable people to smile with complete confidence!

Dental veneers can radically improve your smile by making your teeth look nearly perfect and natural.  Usually, less than 1 millimeter of the tooth is removed, and then the veneer is built to fit over the existing tooth to help create a winning smile.  Dr. Scott Scharf at Northwoods Dental in Plymouth MN provides a free “smile consultation” where he will examine your teeth, make suggestions and let you know exactly what kind of results to expect from Dental Veneers and cosmetic dentistry.

Advances in technology have even resulted in “prepless” dental veneers.  This new technology makes a winning smile  much more easy to get  than ever before.  If you have been feeling self-conscious about your smile, Dental Veneers can give you that winning smile back!

Dr. Scharf at Northwoods Dental recently introduced the Under Armour performance mouthwear products for patients in the Twin Cities.  Available for both contact and non-contact sports, it can improve athletic performance by up to 20%.  Patented by Bite Tech, the Under Armour mouthpiece is made after impressions are taken of the customer’s teeth.  Dr. Scharf then sends the impressions to a lab where the customized mouthguards are made.  The patient will then get custom fitted to the mouth guard by Dr. Scharf.

This new product will be very popular with football, hockey, basketball, wrestling and other athletes in both high school, college and even at professional levels. People in non-contact sports have also used the Under Armour performance mouthguard from Bite Tech including professional golfers who’s names many would recognize.

Contact Northwoods Dental in Plymouth MN to learn more at 763 210 4179.

Scott Scharf, DDS, has been helping people improve their smiles in the western suburbs of Minneapolis for over 23 years.  Upon graduating with a dental degree from the University of Minnesota, he started Xenium Dental in Plymouth MN.  In 2003, he opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Plymouth and renamed his practice Northwoods Dental.

This new state of the art facility now has four dentists and they all emphasize the traditional patient-physician relationship while also seeking to educate their patients on advances in oral care technologies.

There have been many technological advances in dental technology in recent years.  Northwoods Dental stays on the cutting edge of these advances and uses tools like the Biolase MD, Diagnodent and Invisalign.

The Diagnodent is a laser that allows the dentists to check on tooth density without having to use the sharp pick and “poke & prod” method of locating decay.  The Biolase MD is another type of laser that gives dentists the ability to remove decay and old fillings without the use of novacaine.

Invisalign is a cutting edge method of straightening teeth invisibly.  This is a great advancement in cosmetic dentistry because it allows people to keep a nice smile while their teeth are being straightened.

There have been many other advances in dentistry over the past few years and Dr. Scharf and the dental team at Northwoods Dental stay on top of these changes.  Residents of Plymouth, Maple Grove, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Medina Mn have a great resource in Northwoods Dental.

Located across the street from Lifetime Fitness and Cub Foods, in Plymouth Minnesota, Northwoods Dental is a full service dental provider.  Whether it is time for a regular check-up, or if more advanced dental services are required, Northwoods Dental can serve your needs.

Scott Scharf, DDS, has been serving customers in Plymouth, Maple Grove, Wayzata, Minnetonka and other western suburbs of Minneapolis for years.  With four Dentist’s on staff, you are sure to get an appointment in a timely manner and will find that the emphasis on the traditional doctor/patient relationship is emphasized, but the new inneficiencies in the medical system are also dealth with professionally and in a way that the patient understands.

Whether it be pediatric, sedation, painfree, cosmetic or any other type of dental service, you can be sure that the staff at Northwoods Dental stays on top of the latest developments in dental techniques and services.

So if you live in Plymouth, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Maple Grove or another western suburb of Minneapolis,  Northwoods Dental is a great choice for the Dental needs of your family.

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