Northwood Dental is committed to providing our patients with the knowledge and tools to make the best choices when it comes to their dental care in Eagan, Minnesota. Below we have provided links to other sites that include valuable information regarding maintaining good oral hygiene. We hope you find these sites useful and informative!  We receive no financial compensation from any of the companies we have provided links to.

ORAL HEALTH CARE INFORMATION

My Dental Score
Please take a few minutes to answer some simple questions about yourself and your oral health. Click on the Estimate my dental scores tab, enter Minnesota, answer a few simple questions, then review and print your report and bring it into the office and we will review it with you.

American Dental Association
The ADA is the nation’s largest dental association. Its website contains a vast library of information on a variety of oral health care topics, as well as in-depth explanations of almost all dental procedures.

Minnesota Dental Association
This is the home of the Minnesota Dental Association, the professional organization for dentistry in Minnesota.

Academy of General Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry is the second largest dental association in the U.S. Its website made for the general public, Know Your Teeth, contains a variety of dental information, including a comprehensive glossary of dental terms.

American Dental Hygienists’ Association
The ADHA represents over 120,000 dental hygienists across the country. Its website also contains valuable oral health care information including proper brushing and flossing instructions.

Consumer Guide to Dentistry
This website was designed to help patients better understand the treatments and procedures available in dentistry.

Crest Dental Hygiene
Contains resources on how to keep your smile healthy and help protect it from dental conditions such as sensitivity or gingivitis.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND ORAL HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS

Sonicare
Sonicare is the #1 recommended power toothbrush brand by dental professionals.

Invisalign
Invisalign is a powerful alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign uses series of removable, clear aligners to straighten teeth in a way that is nearly invisible to others.

Arestin
ARESTIN® is indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures for the reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. ARESTIN® may be used as part of a periodontal maintenance program, which includes good oral hygiene and SRP.

Lower your prescription costs
By simply typing in the drug and your zip code you will be given a variety of pharmacies that will typically provide you with a free coupon for your prescription at significant savings. It is a free service to you. Please note some pharmacies do have a membership or other usage fee. The majority, however, are free.

Oral-B
Provides a full line of solutions for your dental health and dental care needs.

Crest
Offers a full line of dental hygiene products including toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, and teeth whitening.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Contains answers to frequently asked questions by parents about their baby’s dental care.

ADA Animations and Games
Uses a variety of animations to engage kids and teach them how to keep their teeth healthy.

Mouth Power
Kids can explore this online laboratory to learn how to brush their teeth, what tobacco can do to a mouth, and how to make healthy food choices.

Colgate Kids’ World
Games and activities for kids to learn about the importance of oral health care.