Northwood Dental

1227 Northwood Parkway

Eagan, MN 55121

  • Call: (651) 687-0789



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      • DR. LOREN TAPLE
      • DR. TODD THOMAS
      • DR. ED RAJEK
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    • GENERAL DENTAL PROCEDURES
      • FAMILY DENTIST
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      • DENTAL CLEANINGS
      • DENTAL EXAMS AND X-RAYS
      • COMPOSITE FILLINGS
      • ROOT CANAL THERAPY
      • TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
    • COSMETIC DENTISTRY
      • COSMETIC DENTIST
      • CROWNS
      • TEETH WHITENING
      • DENTAL BRIDGES
      • DENTAL VENEERS
      • DENTAL BONDING
      • DENTAL INLAYS AND ONLAYS
      • INVISALIGN
      • SMILE SIMULATION BY ITERO ®
    • ADVANCED DENTISTRY
      • CEREC RESTORATION
      • PERIODONTAL/GUM DISEASE
      • DENTAL IMPLANTS
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    • JANUARY 2016
      • NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
    • FEBRUARY 2016
      • DIABETES AND ORAL HEALTH
      • MOUTH GUARDS PROTECT YOUR SMILE
    • MARCH 2016
      • CAVITY FIGHTING CANDY
      • EATING DISORDERS AND ORAL HEALTH
    • APRIL 2016
      • HOW TO PROPERLY WHITEN YOUR SMILE
    • JULY 2016
      • WAYS TO RECREATE YOUR SMILE
      • HOW INVISALIGN WORKS
      • WHAT CAN CAUSE CAVITIES?
      • END DENTAL EMERGENCY PAIN
    • AUGUST 2016
      • CONSIDER DENTAL IMPLANTS
      • REMOVING WISDOM TEETH
      • SAME DAY DENTISTRY
    • SEPTEMBER 2016
      • HOW TO WHITEN YOUR SMILE FOR LIFE
      • RESHAPE & REFORM YOUR SMILE
      • ORAL CARE FOR INVISALIGN TEENS
    • OCTOBER 2016
      • COVER THOSE FLAWS
      • TACKLING HALLOWEEN TREATS
    • NOVEMBER 2016
      • THE CEREC ADVANTAGE
      • ELIMINATE WISDOM TEETH PAIN
    • DECEMBER 2016
      • BUILD A BRIDGE FOR A TOP SMILE
      • AVOIDING ORAL CANCER
    • JANUARY 2017
      • WHAT CAUSES BUCK TEETH?
      • WHAT CAUSES GINGIVAL ABSCESS?
    • FEBRUARY 2017
      • EARLY ORTHODONTIC INTERVENTION FOR KIDS
      • FAQS ABOUT ARCH WIRE IN BRACES
    • MARCH 2017
      • TOOTHBRUSH FOR BABY'S TEETH
      • SHOULD THE CHILDREN USE FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE?
    • APRIL 2017
      • KNOW MORE ABOUT LUMINEERS
    • MAY 2017
      • TYPES OF TONGUE IRRITATION AND INFECTIONS
    • JUNE 2017
      • STAGES OF TEETHING
      • PRONE TO CAVITIES?
    • JULY 2017
      • 6 TIPS TO CONTROL TARTAR
    • AUGUST 2017
      • LINKING DIABETES & GUM DISEASE
    • FALL 2017
      • COMMON DENTAL PROCEDURES
      • TREATING TOOTHACHES
      • WHAT IS GINGIVAL FLAP SURGERY?
    • WINTER 2018
      • WOMEN'S DENTAL HEALTH
      • THUMB SUCKING AND YOUR CHILD’S TEETH
      • UNDER THE WEATHER ORAL CARE TIPS
      • ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO BRUSH
    • SPRING 2018
      • COMPLETE GUIDE TO MOUTH RINSES
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Want to get Back your Natural Smile? Consider Dental Implants!

 

A natural smile is one that we can feel confident in sharing. It is a feature that consists of all the teeth we need to chew and bite, to speak with clarity, and to look attractive. When tooth loss occurs, we lose more than we may imagine.

 

When we lose teeth, it is not only the visible crown that disappears, there is also a loss beneath the gums; and it's substantial. We don't often consider the value of the roots below our teeth (many only know that they don't want to have a root canal!). These structures are vital, though. They keep our teeth from moving around in the mouth! Roots run from the jawbone through the ligament and up into each tooth. They deliver nutrients in one direction, and stimulation in the other. Without them, bone tissue deteriorates. This consequence is usually noticed in the person who wears dentures.

 

So What do we do?

Restoring teeth is one thing, restoring full function is another. We can see this when we take a look at how dentures work, or even a dental bridge. These fixtures replace teeth, not roots. A bridge may feel somewhat dependable, and it is. However, its reliability for chewing is based on the strength of surrounding teeth. Anchored onto adjacent teeth, the bridge places more stress on them to sustain functionality. Dentures are not anchored to anything. Sitting across the gums, a denture is supposed to stay in place solely with suction. People who wear dentures know how well this works. Even with denture adhesive, stability can be a hit or miss prospect. To resolve these issues, we look at replacing roots as well as teeth.

 

How we do it

Root replacement is relatively new in dentistry, emerging in the last half a century. This treatment, dental implants, has been used around the world for several decades now, allowing us to observe and measure the value of this restorative process. Dentists and their patients have been consistently pleased with the results. This is because implants gain their stability just like natural roots do, from the bone. As such, the outcome of care is a look and feel that rivals natural teeth. What could be better?

 

See how your Twin Cities dentist can help you recreate your best smile. Call (651) 687-0789.

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Loren J. Taple, DDS
Todd M. Thomas, DDS
1227 Northwood Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: (651) 687-0789
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Why Choose Us?

  • Complimentary Consultations
  • Digital x-rays, which means reduced radiation
  • Laser Cavity Detection
  • Latest Dental Technologies
  • All Chairs Have Cable TV For Your Comfort
  • Accept Most Major Insurances
  • Financing Available
  • Member of the St.Paul Dental Society
  • Member of the Minnesota Dental Association
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce

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