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.

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.