Posts Tagged ‘ dental care ’
Five Reasons a Family Dentist is Right for You
Five Reasons a Family Dentist is Right for You The dental field is becoming increasingly specialized, but family dentistry remains the ideal way to protect your and your family’s oral health. Is a family dentist right for you? We’re confident our five reasons will prove that Tonka Smiles is the dental home you need. 1. […]
How Endodontics Can Save Your Damaged Tooth
How Endodontics Can Save Your Damaged Tooth If you’ve damaged a tooth due to an accident or blow to the face, you may be worried that you will have to have the tooth extracted. When a tooth is chipped or broken, many assume removing it is the only option. However, we can often repair even […]
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Cracked Tooth Syndrome Cracked tooth syndrome is the result of a chip, crack, or fracture in the tooth that can cause a wide range of symptoms. In many instances, you may feel pain or discomfort even though you cannot see any damage to the tooth. Often, microfractures in the teeth are only diagnosed after they […]
Protecting Yourself Against Oral Cancer
Protecting Yourself Against Oral Cancer Each year, over 54,000 individuals in the U.S. are diagnosed with oral cancer. Over 11,000 of those diagnosed will die because the cancer was not diagnosed or treated early enough. Oral cancer is on the rise in the United States, but there are steps you can take to minimize our […]
The Pitfalls of At-Home Teeth Whitening
The Pitfalls of At-Home Teeth Whitening Millions of individuals try at-home teeth whitening kits every year, hoping for a brighter, whiter smile without a trip to the dentist. In 2022, over 37 million Americans underwent some form of teeth whitening. In response to the high demand, multiple companies have introduced at-home teeth whitening kits that […]
Four Reasons to Replace Your Old Fillings
Four Reasons to Replace Your Old Fillings If you have amalgam dental fillings, consider having your old fillings removed and replaced with newer filling materials, such as composite resin. If you aren’t sure what kind of fillings you have, check their color. An amalgam filling looks like silver or pewter and can be seen in […]
Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Love to Brush!
Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Love to Brush! Do you have a child that may need a little help establishing a hygiene routine? Or perhaps your child got a little off schedule with life’s current situation? Our dental hygienists and the Tonka Smiles team have come up with some creative ideas that may help […]
New Infection Control Measures in Place at Tonka Smiles
New Infection Control Measures in Place at Tonka Smiles Our team has put together a safety plan to help ensure that our patients and our team members are as protected as possible during this time. We have implemented many new protocols at both the front desk area and clinical areas our of office. Infection control […]
Children’s Dental Health Month
Children’s Dental Health Month One of our hygienists, Lexis, made a visit to the Willmar Schools to talk to the kindergartner classrooms about oral hygiene. Lexis brought models, a slide show, and many goodies for the kids. Tonka Smiles donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss for the classrooms and the children enjoyed their goody bags. Lexis […]
Dental Implants Missionary Trip 2019
Dental Implants Missionary Trip 2019 Dr. Phillips spent August 8th-August 10th, 2019 on a charity mission trip to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. During her time in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Phillips completed 30 hours of complex implant surgeries and placed 20 dental implants on patients. She is a fellow of the International Dental Implant Association […]
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Minnetonka MN • Eden Prairie MN • Hennepin County MN • Hopkins MN • St. Louis Park MN
Excelsior MN • Wayzata MN • Chanhassen MN • Plymouth MN
Re-Opening Changes in Our Clinical Areas
- Rooms are labeled for you to minimize traffic
- Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants wearing n95 masks and Face shields
- Pre-rinse with 1% hydrogen peroxide
- Air purifiers in each room
- High volume suction devices in each room
- To go bags pre-packed for you with toothbrush and floss.
Re-Opening Changes at Our Front Desk
- Wellness checklist (via Email)
- Covid Informed consent (via Email)
- Hand sanitizer before you enter the office
- Please wear your own MASK
- Social distancing markers X