Are you interested in replacing your missing teeth, improving your oral health, and enhancing your smile with dentures? If so, our dentist, Dr. Michael Ling, is happy to help you! But first, it’s best to do your research to find out if this is the best treatment for you. To help you get started, our dentist is happy to share... read more »

Chronic dry mouth occurs when your mouth experiences a lack of saliva. For a better understanding of why this is harmful and how to combat it, read below: - Saliva is important for your oral health because it neutralizes acids on your teeth, washes away harmful bacteria, and helps keep your mouth fresh from food particles. - Side effects of... read more »

Your back teeth have an important job to do. They are the teeth that grind and chew your food so that you can swallow and digest it. To get the job done, your back teeth, known as molars and premolars come equipped with ridges, known as cusps, which do the hard work of chewing your food. These cusps are great... read more »

What is an oral piercing, exactly? It refers to any piercing of the tongue, lips or cheek. Over the years, these have become a form of self-expression and fashionable in some social circles. If you are considering a piercing in or around your mouth, you should know the full scoop on how it may impact your oral health. Here are... read more »

Things can happen to your teeth. You may sustain a trauma to your mouth that results in a severely damaged tooth. You may have a cavity that has affected a large part of your tooth, repeated dental work on a tooth. Or a large filling may have made your tooth unstable. In such cases, your dentist may suggest that you... read more »

There are different options for replacing missing teeth. Dentures and bridges serve many people well, but some patients opt for dental implants. While dental implants are effective and popular, there are some things that you should consider before moving ahead. You should have a discussion with our dentist, Dr. Michael Ling to find out if implants are a good choice... read more »

If you want to improve the look of your teeth, you may want to consider dental veneers. Veneers enhance your smile, and are a great alternative to replacing your teeth. Dental veneers are crafted and fashioned with aesthetic beauty, comfort, and durability in mind. They are custom designed from a material that is designed to look and like your normal... read more »

Preparing for oral emergencies is often as critical as the actual treatment is if the worst should ever take place. Even though trivial accidents such as biting your lip may seem inconsequential, they can potentially have lasting effects on your smile and could lead to infections if not addressed quickly. Thus, treat all oral emergencies the same, even ones that... read more »

Are you ready to take your smile to the next level? If so, advanced cleaning and preparation procedures such as laser dentistry are certainly the wave of the future. It's never too early to think about what laser dentistry can do for you, including the following: - Lasers can safely and effectively prepare teeth for root canal therapy. - Lasers... read more »

Oral cancer is not something to take lightly. Cancer in any place on or in your body can oftentimes be fatal, especially when ignored and not addressed. That is why our team here at Ling Family Dentistry in Blaine, Minnesota, wants to provide you with some basic information on oral cancer, so you know what it is and how to... read more »