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General Dentistry, Dental Implants, TMJ Therapy, and More – Serving Greater Minneapolis

Convenience, superior service, and quality: these are our goals.

Because we believe that dental health and general health go hand in hand, we offer a variety of treatments that are designed to keep your teeth and gums in the best condition possible. During your first general dentistry consultation at our practice near Minneapolis, we will examine your overall health, then focus in on your specific oral conditions and advise you on what general dentistry treatments are best suited for your needs. Whether you require routine maintenance or more sophisticated treatment with TMJ therapy or dental implants, the team at Brite Smiles Dental Care, serving Minneapolis and cities across Minnesota, will be available to help you achieve optimum oral health.

If you have any questions about the general dentistry treatments available at our practice in Apple Valley, near Minneapolis, please contact the staff at Brite Smiles Dental Care.

• › Comprehensive Examination
• › Dental Implants
• › TMJ Therapy
• › General Dentistry – Preventative Care and Maintenance
• › Quick Tips for Families
• › Health and Sterilization

Comprehensive Examination

All new patients are initially seen by Dr. Dennis Simmons. Based on this exam, an assessment is made in order to come up with a comprehensive general dentistry treatment plan. Each patient is first evaluated at our suburban Minneapolis office and screened for five potential problems:

• › Decaying and structurally failing teeth
• › Periodontal (gum) disease
• › Oral cancer
• › TMJ dysfunction
• › Occlusal disease (or tooth dysfunction)

We offer a variety of general dentistry treatments designed to address each of these five problems, including endodontic (root canal) treatment, periodontal surgery, laser therapy, teeth replacement with dental implants, TMJ therapy, and more. Contact our Minneapolis area practice to find out more about our general dentistry services.

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Dental Implants

If you would like to permanently replace missing teeth, consider investing in dental implants. At our practice near Minneapolis, we currently offer restorations with dental implants.

Dental implants are special devices that can be secured in the jaw to support the permanent attachment of artificial teeth. Made of a titanium metal, dental implants essentially function as an artificial tooth root. Dental implants not only improve speaking and chewing by lending support to the jaw, they also prevent remaining teeth from shifting and causing jaw misalignment, which can lead to bite disorders such as TMJ (temporo mandibular joint dysfunction).

Dr. Dennis Simmons has extensive experience placing dental implants restorations at his Minneapolis area practice. He is currently a member of both the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the American College of Implantology, and stays up-to-date on the latest advances in implant dentistry. For his studies of dental implants and implant-supported restorations, Dr. Simmons was even honored with the status of “Diplomate” from the International Congress of Implantology.

If you are considering dental implants, consult the team at Brite Smiles Dental Care, located in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area.

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TMJ Therapy

Jaw and bite disorders affect tens of thousands of men and women each year. At Brite Smiles Dental Care, residents of Minneapolis and cities across Minnesota can now receive advanced TMJ therapy to correct problems associated with a misaligned jaw or damaged bite.

When the muscles of the jaw are overused (generally from clenching or grinding of the teeth) or when the jaw is maligned (as a result of a bad bite), the temporo mandibular joint / TMJ will not function properly. This may result in a variety of painful symptoms, including headaches, chronic jaw pain and jaw stiffness, earaches, and neck pain. At our Minneapolis area practice, we offer TMJ therapy to patients who are exhibiting signs of TMJ-related bite disorders.

Because TMJ disorders are caused by a variety of physical and emotional factors, our approach to treatment will vary for each patient. In some cases, TMJ therapy may involve the treatment of malocclusion, which would require bringing the teeth into proper alignment with orthodontics or other dental solutions. For some of our patients, TMJ treatment may be as simple as wearing a mouthpiece designed to prevent teeth grinding.

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort when chewing or moving your jaw, you may be experiencing symptoms of a TMJ disorder. Contact Brite Smiles Dental Care in Apple Valley, near Minneapolis to explore TMJ therapy with Dr. Dennis Simmons.

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General Dentistry – Preventative Care and Maintenance

At Brite Smiles Dental Care, we provide preventative care for individuals and families. This includes: regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, and dental sealants, as well as oral hygiene instruction and, if necessary, extractions. If we detect tooth decay during your initial evaluation, we can treat the damaged tooth/teeth with aesthetically attractive tooth-colored fillings or reinforce the tooth with a porcelain dental crown. We can also treat beginning and advanced stage periodontal disease with thorough dental cleanings and, if necessary, laser dentistry or periodontal surgery.

To schedule general dentistry treatment with Minneapolis area dentist Dennis Simmons, DDS, contact Brite Smiles Dental Care today.

Quick Tips for Busy Families

During busy times, regular eating and oral hygiene patterns can fly out the window. Keep in mind the following tips:

• › Avoid snack foods that contain sugars and starches. Bacteria on your teeth will use sugars and starches to produce acids. Acids attack teeth, eventually causing tooth decay.
• › Choose food from the five food groups for a balanced diet. Choose nutritious foods for snacking between meals.
• › Make sure your child brushes and flosses properly. Young children should be able to floss their own teeth (under your guidance) by about age eight.

Health and Sterilization

For the continued good of our patients and staff, our office remains committed to the most up-to-date infection control procedures. We are happy to answer questions you may have regarding our health and sterilization protocol or any of the general dentistry procedures featured at our Minneapolis / St. Paul area practice.

If you are interested in any of our general dentistry services or advanced treatment with dental implants or TMJ therapy, please >contact Brite Smiles Dental Care in Apple Valley, near Minneapolis / St. Paul to schedule an appointment.

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