Dental crowns are typically created from durable dental materials like porcelain, gold, or base metal alloys. These substances are intended to fully replace the tooth enamel layer of a tooth that was damaged or suffered from a large cavity. Just like your natural teeth, there are some things that can chip or fracture a dental crown. This could come in... read more »

Make your mouth happy again with a tooth replacement treatment like dentures. Thanks to dentures, your smile can shine and thrive once more. To help you along with your denture care, are some things you should know: - Missing teeth can alter your face and make it look weaker, often due to a collapsed facial structure, which can be saved... read more »

When it comes to restoring a tooth, there are many different options out there. That is why our team here at Amber Leaf Family Dental in Bloomington, Minnesota, is happy to talk to you about dental crowns and why they are a popular choice when it comes to smiling restorations. Dental crowns are custom-made to conceal a tooth to restore... read more »

A TMJ refers to a temporomandibular joint, which lies in your jaw and is responsible for eating, chewing, and speaking. It is also the joint that regulates the movement of your mouth open and close. If the joint should become damaged, a temporomandibular joint disorder will occur, also called a TMD. Although the actual cause of the TMD can be... read more »

Do you have any friends that have an oral piercing? Are you contemplating getting one yourself? Are you worried about any harmful effects that could come from having a piercing? In reality, if you decide to have an oral piercing, there are a number of potential problems you could have to deal with. Once you’ve had your mouth pierced, you’ll... read more »

There are many reasons why you should take good care of your smile. One reason is because tooth decay and gum disease can easily destroy your oral health if you’re not careful. Another reason is because you want to maintain a beautiful smile on a regular basis so you’ll love your appearance. However, one of the biggest reasons is because... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr., and our dental team care about you and your smile, which is why we strongly encourage you to take the healing process seriously after you’ve had a tooth removed. If you properly heal following your oral surgery, there is a high chance you’ll have a strong and restored oral health. To help you take... read more »

You probably know that there are a number of things you should do if you’re interested in keeping your child’s teeth healthy and strong. You may know also know that brushing and flossing your little one’s teeth is important. The truth is, if you don’t care for their teeth well, your child could face a number of problems, including tooth... read more »

You know that choosing healthy foods can help your body stay healthy and strong. Similarly, you may know that choosing the right foods can help you keep your teeth healthy and strong, and that choosing the wrong foods could damage your teeth. It is true that certain foods can crack your teeth, but do you know which foods you should... read more »

Every day we are tempted from the sugars and delicious foods all around us. That is why with Halloween approaching, it’s vital to keep your oral health in check. Thankfully, here at Amber Leaf Family Dental in Bloomington, Minnesota, we offer many different ways for you to restore your oral health in time for this fun-filled Halloween season. Here are... read more »