This month we are featuring Robin, our newest hygienist. Robin joined Bomstad Dental last year and we have enjoyed having her ever since then! Even though she is relatively new to Bomstad Dental, Robin has been a hygienist since 1984. She does such a nice job communicating with her patients and a thorough job cleaning their teeth. We really appreciate all of her hard work! Robin is our outdoorsy girl, she loves being outside more than anything. She is looking forward to summer, like most of us in Minnesota. Robin can't wait to spend time in her screen porch (where you might just find a good glass of wine in her hand)! She will also visit her cabin as much as possible, and has a trip planned to California and possibly one to Colorado too. Fittingly, Robin met her husband, Pat, at the lake the summer after her freshman year of college. They have two children. Emma is 22 and just graduated from Colorado State with a degree in Spanish & International Studies. Emma loves … [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...]
Mazatlán, Mexico
With all of this dreary weather, here are some of Shelley's wonderful trip pictures to brighten your day! If you missed last week's blog, Shelley (our resident trip advisor) was on vacation in Mazatlán, Mexico. This week she is sharing pictures from her trip. I think these will leave us all ready for summer!!! … [Read more...]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Reports show students miss 51 million hours of school due to oral health problems every year. This is why February is National Children's Dental Health month. We are encouraging parents to teach their children to brush their teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. We suggest brushing your teeth with your child to help reinforce the importance of tooth brushing, after all they imitate everything you do! It is also important to teach them how to properly floss their teeth. Flossing is often overlooked, but is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth. Regular dental check ups are also important. Your child should have their teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist twice a year. Diet is an integral part of dental health care too. Sugary sweets should be kept to a minimum. An item often overlooked by parents are fruit snacks and other sticky substances, like gummy vitamins. Not only do fruit snacks have little nutritional value, but they stick to your child's teeth … [Read more...]
Baby Aurora Mae
Maia and Todd are pleased to announce the arrival of little Aurora Mae. She arrived February 5th at 1:38pm. Aurora weighed in at 8lbs 4oz and 20.5" long. We had the pleasure of having lunch with the newest member of the Bomstad Dental team and her parents. It was the BEST lunch EVER!! … [Read more...]
Get to Know Lori!
Lori is a part time hygienist at Bomstad Dental, but everyone wishes she was in the office more! Lori has been at Bomstad Dental since 2014, but did you know Lori worked with Dr. Bomstad when he first graduated from dental school? How great is that?! Lori and her husband, Rich, have been together for 24 years. They were set up by their brothers, who happen to work at Bridgeman's together...if that isn't adorable! Lori and Rich have three kids. Calli will be graduating from Iowa State this spring, Sydney is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota and their youngest, Walker, is a sophomore at Wayzata High school. At least she won't have THREE kids in college at the same time-YIKES, that would be expensive! If you would like to make an appointment to have your teeth cleaned by this kind and gentle lady, call 952-938-7746 or click HERE. … [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...]
Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Are your teeth sensitive? Teeth can become sensitive for many reasons. Here are the 10 biggest causes of tooth sensitivity. You brush too hard. Overtime you can wear down the protective layer of your teeth. When this happens it exposes microscopic hollow tubes or canals that lead to your nerves, making you sensitive to; hot, cold, sweets, acids. You eat acidic foods. This also wears down the protective layer of your teeth, making the nerves more accessible. You are a tooth grinder. Grinding your teeth wears down your enamel, eventually exposing your hollow tubes that lead to your nerves. Dr. Bomstad and Dr. Karban can help you with grinding by making you a custom bite guard. You use tooth-whitening toothpaste. Tooth-whitening toothpaste contains chemicals that can make your teeth more sensitive. You use a lot of mouthwash. Like tooth-whitening toothpaste, mouthwash also contains chemicals, as well as alcohol, that can make your teeth sensitive. If you use a … [Read more...]
Sandy’s Sugar Cookies
As promised, here is Sandy's sugar cookie recipe! Cream together: 1/2 cup soft shortening 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg Stir in: 1 Tablespoon milk or cream 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Chill dough (overnight is best) Roll dough very thinly onto a floured surface (add more flour if dough is really sticky). Cut into shapes, place on lightly greased cookie sheets and sprinkle with sugar/decorations. Bake until browned in 425 degree oven for 5-7 minutes. … [Read more...]
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