What Does This Change Mean For You?
We are able to bill most insurances, even if we are not in-network with them. The insurance exceptions we are NOT able to bill are Minnesota Care and Medical Assistance. Please check your specific insurance policy to see if you must see an in-network provider by calling the number on the back of your insurance […]
Success: What Does It Mean for PLDC?
I recently saw this print on Facebook and ordered it for my husband as a gift. I thought it would be a great daily reminder to him (and me!) about what truly goes into running a successful business and being a successful person. Oftentimes, it’s easy for others to see only the success and not […]
Breaking Down Tooth Whitening: Steph’s Personal Experiences
Somewhere on social media I recently read a great rule of thumb about foods and beverages and their potential to stain your teeth: If it will stain your shirt, it will stain your teeth. Yikes! I eat and drink things every single day that would stain my shirt. So how do we combat the effects […]
If You Ain’t First, You’re Last: The Evolution of X Rays at Pike Lake Dental Center
When I first started at Pike Lake Dental Center nearly 20 years ago, our dental technology was very different than it is today. The constantly evolving technology is one of my favorite aspects about the dental field. I also think it helps keep our staff interested in and enjoying their jobs. I am a huge […]
My Friend, YOU ARE WORTH IT!
How often have you denied yourself something, such as a new outfit or a beauty product, because you felt you just didn’t need it? Or maybe you felt you didn’t deserve it. Or maybe you’d feel guilty for having something like it because you consider it a frivolous expense. I know I’ve felt that way […]
What Do You Get When You Choose Pike Lake Dental Center?
You get dental professionals. We take our jobs seriously and enjoy what we do. We value continuing dental education and stay curious about dentistry. Patient confidentiality is ensured. We value you as a patient and we value your time. We are great at what we do and feel confident we can provide you and your […]
For the Love of Floss! Floss Hacks We Actually Use at Pike Lake Dental Center
We love floss at Pike Lake Dental Center. What dental office doesn’t? Flossing your teeth daily is extremely important to your overall oral health, but did you know we use floss within our office for many things other than simply flossing our teeth? Let me tell you about some of them. You can cut a […]
Eeewww! My Splint is SMELLY!
Do you know how to properly clean your oral device? I didn’t and I’m married to a dentist. We had a patient stop in our office the other day asking how to clean her TAP 3 sleep apnea device. She said it was starting to smell and taste bad after wearing it nightly for a […]
Getting Started with Invisalign
I’m sure you’ve heard about Invisalign. It’s another treatment method to traditional braces to straighten teeth at home and on your own time. Invisalign treatment consists of multiple, clear trays that apply pressure to specific teeth, or areas on those teeth, to gently guide each tooth into the desired position. The trays are designed to […]
3D Scans: The Future of Dentistry
Our office recently tested out a new 3D camera/scanner. We had a lunch and learn meeting with the scanner’s salesman where we learned about the benefits and potential of the machine. We were able to test it out on each other and get a good feel for the product. It wasn’t a difficult decision to […]