We are excited to share our blogs with you. Each blog post is written by a member of our staff, never purchased from a company. In these posts you’ll find information about pieces of equipment our office uses, tips and tricks, Dr. Matt’s family Christmas letters and even some history about Pike Lake Dental Center. There’s so much to talk about and share with you!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Traditional Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea – Is There Another Option?
If you suspect you or a loved one suffer from sleep apnea, you’ve probably also given some thought to a traditional sleep study to be