The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist in Plymouth. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor in how many people find a dentist. Here are some things you should look for in an Plymouth dentist:
Location is always a factor when choosing a dentist in Plymouth. If you live in the Plymouth Minnesota area, there are many options, and most Plymouth locations are not too far out of the way. While location plays an important role in convenience, many people are willing to drive a little farther for a better experience with their Plymouth dentist.
Relationship is a strong factor. Your Plymouth dentist should be approachable, and should make you feel comfortable when you are in the dentist chair. After all, your Plymouth dentist will be working very close with you to help you achieve a high level of oral hygiene; you most certainly will want to have a good, professional, comfortable relationship with your Plymouth dentist and the dental office staff.
Specialty is another important factor in choosing a dentist in Plymouth. Some dentists specialize in cosmetic dentistry. Others specialize in corrective dentistry such as braces. Depending on your need, you may select a local Plymouth dentist who can solve your immediate concern. Bare in mind, however, that it is good to have a general dentist who can maintain your dental history and work with you to through the years.
If you are looking for a dentist in the Twin Cities area, please come by and speak with me. I can address your interest in any of these critical areas, and will be happy to introduce you to Boger Dental.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Stephen Boger, DDS
763-546-7707

Celebrating Children's Dental Health Month

In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Boger Dental Tooth Fairy and team members made visits to preschools and elementary schools throughout the community spreading the news about the importance of good dental care.

They talked with the kids about the importance of healthy eating, keeping their teeth clean and how to avoid getting cavities. In the elementary school classrooms, they had fun with a couple of activities to get them thinking about the important of their teeth for their mouths and bodies. One experiment demonstrated the amount of sugar in a can of soda and a bottle of a power drink. Our Tooth Fairy demonstrated how to use disclosing tablets to identify left over plaque that has not been brushed away and the importance of using a fluoride rinse after brushing at night. Finally, we gave out goodie bags with a toothbrush, floss, toothpaste and Xylitol toothbrushes and sugar-free gum.

A Brush Up On Brushing Techniques

We shared a few helpful tips with parents, too!
• Have your child brush morning and night with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
• Have them floss their teeth every day. Floss aids work great for this age and I showed the children a couple of different examples.
• Use a daily fluoride swish, such as “Inspector Hector” or “ACT.” Listerine also has a great product to show kids their plaque before and after brushing their teeth.
• Consider allowing your child to chew sugar-free gum after meals. Make sure an active ingredient is Xylitol (like the samples we have included), which inhibit Strep Mutans that cause decay.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water that has added fluoride. If they drink only bottled water, find a source of water that has added fluoride.
• Limit their intake of sodas, power (sports) drinks and juices, as well as sweets and sticky snacks, such as fruit snacks.

• A PRESENTATION ON GOOD DENTAL HEALTH HABITS
• TREATS
• A VISIT FROM THE TOOTH FAIRY

If you would like the Tooth Fairy to visit your school, click on the banner above and fill out the form. We will contact you to answer any questions and reserve your special Tooth Fairy visit.
(Visits will be placed on a first come first served basis.)

Tooth whitening in Plymouth is easy, affordable, and pain free. If you are looking for tooth whitening in the St. Paul area, including Plymouth, please give our practice a call; we are ready to help you navigate the options.

-Drs. Stephen & Chad Boger and Dr. Joseph Madden

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Boger Dental we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to Minneapolis denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Boger Dental at 763-546-7707 to book an implant over-denture consultation with Doctor Drs. Stephen & Chad Boger, & Joseph Madden. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite Plymouth steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

Before you pay for another denture reline, ask your Plymouth dentist about the possibility of dental implants. While tooth implants are a significant investment, the dental implant cost is very reasonable when you consider they can last a lifetime.

Attention Plymouth denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Boger Dental at 2720 Annapolis Circle N., Plymouth MN in Plymouth, 55441 for more information about dental implants.

Boger Dental provides dentistry for child patients. Our dentistry for child patients is performed by our friendly and advanced staff and always takes into consideration the special circumstances that children require.

A little extra patience with our child patients is critical. We understand that going to the dentist can be a bit frightening for a child, so we make sure they are comfortable with their surroundings, and always invite mom or dad to join them in the room.

Dentistry for children requires more than just comfort, however. We take care to notice development patterns and watch for future trouble before it happens. We also teach proper hygiene for our child patients so that we can help you reinforce healthy habits that will produce strong, healthy and lasting teeth.

Dentistry for child patients is a big part of our practice here at Boger Dental.

If you need dentistry for your child, give us a call: 763-546-7707

The worry about finding affordable dentistry in Plymouth is one of the biggest reasons why many people avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Plymouth at Boger Dental, and we want to help you get the dental care you need at an affordable price.
We specialize in affordable dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and family dentistry.
Our affordable dentistry options include offering various payment methods. We also have an experienced staff who can review insurance options and discuss payment planning to help you afford your dental care.
Dentistry is available to everyone in the Plymouth community. Give the friendly and advanced staff at Boger Dental a call to discuss how we can provide you and your family affordable dentistry.
Our office is located at 2720 Annapolis Circle N., Plymouth MN, in Plymouth. We service the 55441 zip code area.
Enhancing Lives & Smiles
We are members of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can learn more about American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry at www.AACD.com.

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Plymouth, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the Minneapolis area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in Plymouth?

Visiting your local Plymouth dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why we always recommend a visit to Boger Dental (our dental practice) to visit with us and talk about it. We are Drs. Stephen & Chad Boger, & Joseph Madden, and as Plymouth Doctors, we are not only experienced with tooth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. I can recommend tooth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, I can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our Plymouth patients ask about tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional tooth whitening procedures we can do right here in our Plymouth dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Consulting with your Plymouth dentist before you begin a tooth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a tooth whitening procedure, and you live in the Minneapolis, come in and visit with us for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

We look forward to hearing from you.

-Drs. Stephen & Chad Boger, & Joseph Madden DDS

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Minneapolis residents. As your Doctor, it’s our job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy.

Everyone in the Minneapolis knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Minneapolis dental practice is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

A Minneapolis diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local Minneapolis foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums. Zinc and magnesium are also good for the health of your teeth and are found in foods like lean beef, fish, and poultry.

All foods increase the production of saliva. Saliva is important to healthy teeth because it helps to maintain the pH balance in your mouth. Maintaining this balance helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Foods high in fiber also encourage saliva production as does the chewing of sugar-free gum. Gum, however, can damage unhealthy teeth or pull out dental fillings, so always use caution when deciding whether to chew gum and which brand to chew.

Just as certain diet choices in the Minneapolis area can be beneficial to the health of your teeth, others can be detrimental. Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are more likely to form the acids that attack your teeth and result in decay. And while table sugar is often associated with the formation of cavities, other sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose are also causes, and are often found in juices and sodas. Limiting the consumption of sugars to mealtimes lessens the amount of time your healthy teeth are exposed.

Making good diet choices and limiting between meal sugar consumption can improve the health of your teeth and gums.

If you would like to learn how to better care for your healthy teeth in the Minneapolis area, contact Boger Dental at 763-546-7707. We would love to hear from you.

-Drs Stephen & Chad Boger and Dr. Joseph Madden