White Bear Smiles
One of the quickest and most affordable ways to enhance your smile is to whiten your teeth. But how long can you expect your bright smile to last after bleaching your teeth? Great question! And the answer is that it varies significantly for each patient depending on their oral home care routine, lifestyle choices, and the foods and beverages they ...
A healthy, beautiful smile can make a world of difference in your whole-body health and confidence. When you have a mouth that’s free of disease, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, you’re more likely to have a healthier body and better quality of life. Excellent dental care––at home and at the dentist’s office––is essential for maintaining a healthy smile that lasts many ...
Tooth-colored fillings in White Bear Lake, MN, are the best way to treat cavities aesthetically. With this option, there is no silver or gray. Instead, your dentist uses a composite resin material to fill your cleaned cavity. This composite is colored to blend with your tooth.
Patients typically prefer tooth-colored fillings over silver amalgam because of their aesthetic appeal. Tooth-colored ...
At White Bear Smiles, we provide Root Canal Treatment in a calm and relaxed environment. Modern root canal therapy is painless and highly effective, especially when performed by our dentists, Dr. Anderson & Dr. Swift.
St. Patrick's Day was the 2 year anniversary of the mandated 10 week shutdown of many businesses and dental practices. As we're sure all generations feel, we live in interesting and challenging times.
As we all adjust to our ...
At White Bear Smiles, we provide high-quality dental care to patients of all ages, including children. We understand that children, like adults, might be nervous about visiting the dentist. Fortunately, Dr. Anderson and Dr. Swift are skilled and experienced children’s dentists in White Bear Lake, known for their kindness and clinical excellence.
Our goal with early visits is to help acclimate ...
Modern root canal therapy is painless and highly effective, especially when performed by your trusted White Bear dentist Dr. Paul Anderson. Though some patients consider root canals to be as frightening as the bogeyman, there’s no need to feel anxious or afraid. Dr. Anderson provides patients with gentle, pain-free root canals in White Bear Lake, MN.
We love seeing children at White Bear Smiles. Teaching children good dental habits at a young age, can help them have healthy teeth and smiles for life. We love our littlest patients!
The health of our teeth and gums is integral to our overall general health and wellness. Perhaps an overlooked part of dentistry is the mouthguard. At White Bear Smiles, we offer Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ to protect your smile from damage, stress, and injury.
Mouthguards are beneficial for people of all ages and for many ...
When you're looking for a dentist for your family, you want to find a dental home that makes quality care and patient comfort a priority. You want to be treated like you are the most important patient and that you're heard and respected when you have dental concerns or questions.
At our family dentistry office in White Bear Lake, you ...
We here at White Bear Smiles feel incredibly blessed to be so well supported by our community, and our patients. For us, Thanksgiving has 2 parts:
Dental crowns have several vital uses across dentistry. Because of this, it only makes sense to offer same-day dental crowns in White Bear Lake, MN.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover hollowed out to fit over a prepared tooth.
It creates a safe space between chewing force and the tooth beneath, but it also plays a ...
Officially, root canals are located deep in your tooth and encase the nerve and pulp. However, “root canal” is also the treatment term used when this tooth section becomes infected.
If you have a root infection, a root canal treatment often saves your tooth from extraction and stops the spread of infection.
White Bear Smiles is a popular White Bear Lake dental practice.
We enjoy welcoming new families and individual patients into our friendly practice. And we are happy to treat patients of all ages.
Our dental office is conveniently located, and we offer a wide range of services, which makes us a destination dentist for patients in many locations, including but not ...
As summer comes to a close and fall is right around the corner, it's time to think about your family's dental needs. We love to see children and families of all ages, and fall is a great time to get in and get your exams and cleanings done. The return of a school-year routine is a perfect time to get ...
Wow! We have to add to our banner to now include Best of White Bear Lake Magazine 2021! We were voted Best Dental Practice for the 4th year in a row!
Thanks to our wonderful team and patients. We really do enjoy what we do!
At White Bear Smiles, we enjoy caring for patients of all ages, including children. When children are supported and taught how to care for their teeth and gums, they are more likely to continue practicing good oral health habits throughout their lifetime. To keep your child's oral health in excellent shape, we strongly encourage children and their parents to ...
Everyone in your family has different oral health care needs, but that doesn’t mean each family member needs to go to a different dentist. At White Bear Smiles, we provide comprehensive family dentistry in White Bear Lake for patients of all ages and at all stages of life. We care for patients from two to 102, and we always ...
One of the most common questions we get asked is, "When should I bring my child in for their first dental visit?"
As soon as your baby gets their first tooth, they need attention and care. The American Dental Association recommends that you bring in your baby for their first visit soon after their first tooth comes in. We typically see ...
Gum disease, or Periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround our teeth and hold our teeth in place. According to the Centers of Disease Control, almost half of American adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is typically caused by poor oral hygiene habits that allow plaque (a film of sticky bacteria), to build ...
With cosmetic dentistry, we can help our patients at White Bear Smiles in White Bear Lake, MN create flawless, healthy smiles.
Cosmetic dentistry procedures aim to improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth. With improvements to their teeth, many patients hope to create a beautiful, new smile, giving their overall appearance a boost.
The cosmetic dentistry procedures we provide include:
Your general dentist in White Bear Lake takes a multipronged approach when it comes to making patients feel at ease in our dental office.
We concentrate on everything from the aesthetics of our exam rooms to the demeanor of our team. When you’re with us, you can rest easy knowing that the dental professionals in our dental office want to ...
Your first visit to our White Bear Lake dental office will begin with a warm welcome at our front desk. Our entire dental team, including our dedicated dentists, are eager to make patients feel comfortable and get to know you. We want to provide every patient who visits our dental office with outstanding, personalized dental care, and we look ...
Tooth loss impacts your self-esteem, but it also takes a toll on your oral health by promoting tooth migration, wear, and even future cavities. The team at White Bear Smiles wants to give you your smile back. And the most natural way to do that is through dental implant technology.
Dental implants are the first choice of dentists because they restore ...
At White Bear Smiles, we get asked a particular question almost daily: "What is the best toothbrush to use?" Since proper oral hygiene is important to overall health and well-being, the type of toothbrush you use is important.
For starters, always use the softest toothbrush available. Medium and hard toothbrushes don't clean any better than soft, and are too harsh ...
At White Bear Smiles, we provide great dentistry that goes above & beyond to make sure our patients are comfortable, satisfied, and have the best experience possible. Dental anxiety is common, and we provide gentle, painless, and efficient dental appointments. Here's what one of our patients had to say about White Bear Smiles:
"I hate needles, and ...
In honor of National Dentists Day ...
As we're celebrating National Children's Dental Health month, it is important to review how to keep children's teeth healthy. Here are 5 important things to do to keep your child's smile happy and prevent tooth decay:
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! :-) We love to see kids of all ages at White Bear Smiles! Healthy dental habits as children sets them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Give us a call today to schedule your ...
A Smile is Worth a Thousand Words!
Did you know smiling ...
When you injure a tooth, it’s best to get professional dental treatment right away. Many dental emergencies require immediate treatment for the best chance of saving the tooth, and seeing your dentist is usually the fastest way to relieve your pain.
But how do you know when you have a true dental emergency on your hands? Is your toothache something mild ...
Dental anxiety in White Bear Lake, MN is real and common.
At White Bear Smiles, we have successfully treated many patients who have had:
Dental anxiety can be a devastating problem. This recent patient review really shows how dental phobia can keep ...
We are all in this together! We are sure you have read and heard this many times in the past year, and we mean it. As you are aware, there have been many changes in dentistry and society this past year. One thing that will never change is our commitment to our patient's Health, Safety, and Comfort!
We go above and ...
As a parent, it’s your responsibility to teach and encourage your kids to take excellent care of their smiles beginning early in life. If you have a young child, one of the best things you can do for their long-term health is to help them establish good brushing and flossing habits while they’re still young.
But just how do you convince ...
If you dread the thought of bringing your family to different dental offices according to their dental needs, it might be time to switch to a family dentist.
Family dentistry and general dentistry might sound similar, there is a main difference. Only family dentistry is designed to treat all members of your family regardless of age, while general dentistry usually focuses ...
It is gratifying and reassuring to see the latest studies finding that "Dental Offices Among Safest, Most Essential Businesses Amid Covid-19 Pandemic".
As you know, there have been many changes in dentistry, and society, this past year. One thing that will never change is our commitment to our patient's Health, Safety, and Comfort!
We go above and beyond the CDC's guidelines by ...
If you have searched your phone or computer for a “dentist near me,” chances are you’ve heard about White Bear Smiles due to our central location. Because of our convenience to many local towns, we proudly serve patients in several areas, including but not limited to:
Your dentist in White Bear Lake, ...
If you have ever received a dental crown in the past, you’re probably familiar with the involved, time-consuming process many dentists use. With traditional crowns, you have to make multiple trips to your dentist’s office, have messy impressions taken, and wear an unreliable temporary tooth crown for several weeks while you wait for your final one to be ready.
At White ...
Your general dentist in White Bear Lake is accepting new patients, and we treat all ages—from children to senior citizens.
Additionally, we adhere to the strictest sanitation protocols when treating you and your loved ones, following guidelines put forward by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This means we clean and sanitize everything from the common areas to the ...
Welcome Back, and Thank You for being patient Patients! We are OPEN once again to be of service to our community. We've all had trying times, but we are getting through this together. Please go to our Welcome Letter to see what we have done to the office, and what to expect when you come in again. We always have ...
I LOVE MY TEAM/!
They came up with the idea for the above photo to post on Facebook, and put it together in one day. (And if you do not follow us , please do.)
We truly are a TEAM, and miss working with each other every day, and we truly miss our patients also. White Bear Smiles is very much SERVICE
oriented ...
Visit my Blog on Empathy and Kindness. Very fitting for our current times, as we all deal with the Coronavirus effects on our daily life.
As I'm sure you all know by now, almost all the Dental Offices in Minnesota are temporarily closed. We are doing everything we can to improve our practice in the meantime, stay connected, and ...
If you have missing teeth—total or partial—you may have considered tooth replacement options, including dentures in White Bear Lake.
Dentures have long represented a practical and affordable solution to tooth loss, and your White Bear Lake dentist can typically create a package that fits most budgets.
Aside from the cost, dentures have come a long way in recent decades—today’s modern dentures ...
We just received a letter from a patient, that brought home again how important our philosophy of our Dental Golden Rule is, and how heartwarming that can be. Let me quote from Kristine, "The care I received from White Bear Smiles was outstanding. All of my life, I have had an overwhelming fear of dental work. I have allowed my ...
Pain is your body’s way of letting you know something is wrong. If you have a toothache or are experiencing oral changes that make you uncomfortable, we encourage you to contact your emergency dentist in White Bear Lake, MN. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Swift set aside time in their schedules to treat patients who need our help. Our team will ...
A recent patient just wrote us a testimonial about an experience he had with us. The case involved a missing denture - quite an immediate crisis!
We were able to successfully resolve it fairly quickly, thankfully, which gave us much pleasure.
If you know of anyone who is having problems with their dentures, please have them call us! We most ...
Dental emergencies can happen to anyone at any time. If you are in White Bear Lake, MN, and are experiencing oral pain or unusual symptoms—we encourage you to call our dental office immediately. Our emergency dentists, Dr. Anderson and Dr. Swift, prioritize easing your pain while assessing the situation. If you are unsure if what you have falls under an ...
A patient just told us that she was not confident in her smile, and she was wondering if it was holding her back. Many of our patients have this concern..The experts tell us that a smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It does not have to be perfect, or "Hollywood", but everybody wants theirs to ...
White Bear Smiles has done it again! We were just informed that we were again chosen by our peers and colleagues as a Top Dentist for 2019 by Mpls/St.Paul magazine. This fall we were also chosen as a Best Dental Practice by Minnesota Monthly magazine, by White Bear Lake magazine, and by NextDoor.com. These honors are chosen by you,our wonderful ...
We recently had a question from a new patient on the phone - "What should I expect from my Dentist?" We thought it was such a great question that we had a staff meeting on it, and came up with the following.
1 - THEY SHOULD LISTEN TO YOU
When you first meet the doctor, it is a good sign ...
Q - How and when should I prepare for my child's first dental visit?
A - A great question for this February, which is Children's Dental Health Month! The ADA recommends the first visit happen between the ages of 1 and 2. Of course, hopefully conversations with the family's doctor and dentist have been occuring before, during and after the pregnancy, ...
Teenagers face dental challenges that younger children do not. Many teenagers struggle with orthodontics, diets loaded with sugar and carbohydrates, and contact sports. As a result, teens have a higher susceptibility to tooth decay and tooth injuries. Braces can be an obstacle for proper oral hygiene due to the brackets, wires, and bands that are present, causing plaque build-up that ...
If you suffer from dental anxiety you are not alone. There are thousands of people who need to go to the dentist but won't go because of a previous bad experience at a dental office. The Wall Street Journal had reported that nearly 25% of Americans are so fearful of the dentist that they avoid necessary dental check-ups and treatment. ...
Have you ever said or heard someone say, "I need to go to the dentist but I don't have insurance and the dentist is so expensive"? Dental insurance can be a huge hassle and can be, at times, rather expensive. Paying full-price out-of-pocket for dental treatment can cost a lot as well. At White Bear Smiles, we offer what we ...
CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics”. What does this mean? It means that if you need a crown due to decay, root canal therapy, or a congenital malformation, you can have your crown in about an hour. Patients love this option because it saves time and they don’t have to deal with messy impressions. Our ...
Did you know that at White Bear Smiles our dental professionals can whiten your teeth up to eight shades in about an hour? Many of our patients have chosen this method of whitening because it's faster, less messy than do-it-yourself home treatments, and the results are amazing. Several things can contribute to yellow or ...
Oral Cancer Awareness month is an excellent time to get your oral cancer screening at White Bear Smiles. Oral cancer can show up in the flat cell-squamous cells- that cover the surfaces of the mouth such as the inside of the cheeks, tongue and lips. Risk factors that can contribute to oral cancer include excessive sun exposure, ...
Spring has sprung and what a wonderful time of year! It's lighter out longer, the trees start budding, flowers push up through the ground, and we enjoy more time outside in the fresh air. Spring is also a time where people clear away the accumulated clutter in their homes and give their houses a good cleaning. We should use this ...
We are pleased to now offer implants at White Bear Smiles! Implants are a long-term replacement option for missing teeth. Unlike partials and dentures, they are fixed in place and look and feel like a real tooth. Implants can be placed as a single tooth, or many other combinations if you are missing several teeth.
Please ask us about this at ...
We hosted our annual Halloween Candy Buy Back at White Bear Smiles this year. For two days after the holiday, all children in the community are invited to stop in and trade their candy for a goody bag, and $1/lb. to the elementary school of their choice. The school that brings the most candy earns the money. For the third ...
We are very proud to introduce our newest team member to you all - Nan! We are pleased to have her here at White Bear Smiles as a Front Desk Coordinator. You may hear her voice when you call our office, or see her smiling face as you come in our door. (Not to be confused with Nancy, who is ...
Can you believe it's already nearing the end of 2016? We can't! What a great year. We want to remind all of our patients that with the end of the year coming, it's time to use up your remaining dental benefits. Most insurance plans run on a calendar year, with the benefits expiring at the year's end. There are a ...
Dear patients,
There is help for people troubled by grinding or clenching of teeth. A removable appliance, called a bite splint can be specially molded to fit over the upper or lower teeth, depending on the patient's particular requirements. It's made from plastic, is comfortable to wear, and does not affect facial attractiveness.
The bite splint is used when relief is sought ...
Our latest refer-a-friend drawing winner...Andrea!