Renu Dental Blog

Many aspects of your life have changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ve been practicing social distancing, wearing a cloth face covering, and limiting your public outings. What does this mean for the dentist? Is the dental office safe? Everywhere you go, you come into contact with germs. However, health care workers are required to follow strict safety guidelines for the wellbeing of their patients. During the pandemic, more protocols have been added and the existing ones are even stricter than before. Continue reading to learn about some of the increased safety measures that your dentist in Crookston is taking to protect their staff and patients from the virus.

Dentists have always been extremely careful to create safe, sanitary spaces for their patients. They adhere to strict guidelines from OSHA and the CDC that help to protect both patients and dental professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic has many people uncertain and fearful for their health. Dental professionals are taking no risks when it comes to keeping you safe during your appointments. Learn how your Crookston dentist is taking advanced precautions before and after each appointment to maintain completely disinfected facilities and ensure that their team is healthy and able to provide care for you.

Do you have a family member with dental pain who is doing everything they can to self-quarantine because they have COVID-19? Are you feeling dental discomfort yourself but want to stay inside as recommended by your local health officials? While these can be difficult and uncertain times, there are home remedies worth considering to improve your situation and reduce any discomfort you may be experiencing. Once you are no longer sick from infection, call an emergency dentist as soon as possible to schedule an appointment!

Is your dental phobia so bad that you would rather bear the pain of a chronic toothache than seek treatment? Unfortunately, this is the reality for many patients, and it can often lead to worsening dental problems. If anxiety and fear are keeping you from maintaining your oral health, allow your dentist to provide sedation dentistry. Not only will you feel more relaxed, but you will be able to care for your smile without the worry! Find out more about the methods used and how it can be beneficial during your next visit.

Did you know that every single year, millions of people with dental insurance leave benefits that they paid for on the table? This is mainly because the benefits they were once entitled to are set to expire, typically on the first day of the new year. If you’ve been paying a monthly premium and still have treatments to take advantage of, you should get scheduled today! There are many benefits to maximizing insurance before the end of the year; here are a few you should consider.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every two American adults has been affected by gum disease. While this statistic makes it seem nearly impossible to avoid, this common oral health condition is easily preventable. The key is being able to spot the symptoms early and catch it before it has had a chance to develop into something more severe. With the right preventive measures in place and the knowledge on how to keep your mouth healthy, you won’t become a part of this statistic. Read on to learn everything there is to know about fighting off gum disease.

Besides the health of your teeth, their appearance is equally important to your self-esteem. Unfortunately, if you’re like many adults, you probably don’t like how they look. You don’t have to live with chipped, discolored, or unattractive teeth. You can get the smile you’ve always wanted with a cosmetic dentist, but who is the best? Here are 5 simple tips to pick the right one to transform your teeth.

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In times past, the placement of a dental crown was a two-to-three visit procedure that typically took weeks to finalize. Patients now have a more convenient, attractive and durable way to restore their smiles with a CEREC same-day dental crown. Since this is still a fairly new procedure in the dental world, you likely have some questions about what to expect during the recovery process. A local dentist weighs in to provide the expert answers you need so you can move forward with achieving a healthier and more aesthetically-pleasing smile!

Your days of living without any number of teeth can now, thankfully, come to an end. With the placement of dental implants, you have a clear path to a fully restored smile. What makes them a better choice than other replacement methods, though? You’re invited to read further to discover why dental implants are in a class of their own!

Chances are, you or someone you love suffers from gum disease, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, affects nearly half of adults who are thirty or older.  And while the effects on your oral health are obvious, did you know that poor gum health may have an effect on your overall health?  Researchers have been studying the link between gum disease and heart disease, and while one has not been proven to cause the other, the connection between the two has been shown to be very strong.