5 Reasons To Say Cheese Right Now | Minneapolis Cosmetic Dentist

February 3rd, 2010

Smile to Stay Healthy: 5 Reasons to Say Cheese

1.    You appear younger when you smile. Smiling can take years off of your appearance.

2.    Smiling gives off an aura of success.  People who smile get different reactions from those around them.

3.    If you are in a bad mood smiles can help you see the glass half full.

4.    A smile can help lower your blood pressure and boost your immune system. This can help improve your overall health.

5.    Smiling reduces stress and helps us to calm down. Too much stress can really hurt your body. Smile and help reduce your stress.

Would you like to improve your smile? Contact my Minneapolis Cosemetic Dentist office today. We can help you get the smile that you deserve.

Stillborn & Premature Births Caused By Gum Disease | Twin Cities Dentist

January 29th, 2010

If your gums bleed while brushing or flossing you could have periodontal disease also known as gum disease. Complications that accompany gum disease include heart disease, cancer, and other problematic health issues.

MSNBC recently reported about some new studies that are showing a link between gum disease and premature birth in newborns. In some cases gum disease has been shown to be deadly by causing stillbirth. Pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant should be sure to keep up all their dental check-ups and cleanings. Gum disease is easily treated but it is also easily transmitted from person to person through kissing. Don’t risk your unborn child’s health or life. Contact my compassionate and experienced dentist office; Dr. Tim Clavin; DDS today to find out more about protecting your family.

Our Address and Number:

Medical Arts Building
825 Nicollet Mall # 609
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2612
(612) 332-5122

Natural Pleasing Smile: Fixing Previous Dental Work Continued. Smile Make Over.

January 22nd, 2010

Similar Materials: Metal Fre Crowns

Similar Materials: Metal Free Crowns

From the previous entry on our blog, you can see that we can dramatically change a patient’s smile.  This picture is  of the same patient after we replaced the previous  dentistry with metal free, all ceramic crowns.  The symmetry that can be achieve and a natural appearance in addition to improving his smile  can result in a very healthy, young appearance.

Why does my dental work/teeth not look right?! Fixing previous dental work

January 22nd, 2010

Some patients will ask me “why doesn’t this  look right?” I’ll visit with them that it is not uncommon for this to happen.  In nature, like many things, teeth are symmetrical.  Symmetry in tooth size, shape, and color is what gives us a pleasing smile.  Nothing was done wrong in this picture expect for the use of dis-similar material to close the patients space between his front teeth.    My recommendation to this patient was to use similar materials with one common color to give him a natural, pleasing smile.

Teeth not looking quite right

Teeth not looking quite right

Sedation Dentistry: Options | Minneapolis Cosmetic Dentist

January 20th, 2010

Do you or someone you know have a fear of the dentist? It is a very common fear that people have but there is hope in Sedation Dentistry.

There is more than one option to choose from when you choose sedation dentistry. Some dentists only use Oral Sedation while others also offer I.V Sedation.

Oral sedation is the most common option available.
Prescription medication is given to the patient so they can arrive relaxed. The patient will sleep or feel very relaxed during the visit.

I.V Sedation is not used as much but it is the more controlled option.

A patient will be sure to have full sedation during the entire visit and the level of sedation can be changed during the procedure.

To find out more about sedation dentistry contact Dr. Tim Clavin at his Minneapolis Cosmetic Dentist Office today.

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KKMS Interview with Lee and Ted

December 16th, 2009

Today’s interview with Lee and Ted on 980AM KKMS Radio was an absolute blast!! These two fellows were the nicest of men, with a genuine interest in our upcoming event. They started the interview with an audio cut from “Little Shop of Horrors” that was truly funny. It really made me at ease. They asked some pointed questions about serving patients in these economic times and we even had a gentleman call in to the show requesting some information. They concluded with a sincere wish for a successful day. Very professional young men, If you get a chance go to their web site, “KKMS 980 AM Radio” and look for “Dr. Tim Clavin, Dentistry from the Heart”, on December 16th, 2009.

Local Radio Station Requests an Interview

December 14th, 2009

Ted Ross, Producer of KKMS Live at AM980 KKMS radio in Minneapolis Minnesota, recently contacted us to talk about our upcoming Dentistry From The Heart Event. He has asked to arrange an interview on the live afternoon show Wednesday, December 16th at 4:15p.m. central time. I would encourage you to listen to the program to gain more insight for Saturday’s full day of free dentistry to local families and loved ones

Making Minneapolis Smiles & the Holidays Brighter with Dentistry From The Heart

December 14th, 2009

Free Dentistry for the Needy at the Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office of Dr. Clavin

This Saturday, Our Cosmetic Dentist Office In Downtown Minneapolis, will be hosting a Dentistry From The Heart Special Day for all of those. Below is an MP3 that is being aired on the radio or Click to read more about our Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart Day.

Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart

A Minneapolis Dentist Looking to Help Others: Dentistry From The Heart

December 14th, 2009

About My Minneapolis Dentistry Blog and Dentistry from The Heart

I started this blog to let people know about my Downtown Minneapolis Cosmetic and General Dentist Office and my work helping others. I have a small and personal dentist office.

Twin Cities General Dentistry

Along with my experienced and friendly team, we perform General Dentistry in the Twin Cities which includes cleanings, fillings, crown and crown replacement as well as repairing broken teeth.

Better Fitting, More Comfortable Dentures in Minneapolis

As Minneapolis General and Cosmetic Dentists, We also work on dentures, updating them to modern materials with better fits. Our dental office can help denture wearers have more natural and much more comfortable teeth.

Cosmetic Dentistry Minneapolis

As a Minneapolis Cosmetic Dentist Office, we can help our patients get whiter, elegant and confidence building smile through whitening, veneers and complete smile makeovers.

The REAL difference | Dentistry is about people not just teeth

The goal of any good dentist is not just a beautiful smile, it is to improve the lives of his patients and the people he meets as much as possible. In that light, I spend as much time as possible with my patients. I look to give them all of the options to improve their Dental and overall health, relieve fear of dentists and improve their lives as as their smiles as much as possible. I do most of the work myself, so you know when you come in for an appointment to our Downtown Minneapolis Dentists Office, you will be seen by me and treated like family. You will be getting the best dental care we can give you. You are a person, not just a patient with us. I feel this is what makes our Minneapolis Dentist Office special.

Helping People in Minneapolis and Around the World

I work as a missionary helping others not only in Downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities area, but Around the world. I work with various charitable organizations including Samaritan’s Purse, trying to make the world a better place. In this blog I will write about the latest in Dental news and how to improve you life through dentistry. I will also shed light on all of the wonderful ways great organizations are helping others better the entire planet. One such organization is Dentistry From the Heart.

Dentistry From The Heart | Improving the World Through Better Dentistry for ALL

Dentistry From The Heart is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to those who need it. Every year, individual dentists and practices across the country donate their time and resources to host their own DFTH events. In support, the national organization serves to recruit, unify, and promote on a national level

Minneapolis Dentistry From The Heart Day | Come to the Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office of Dr. Tim Clavin DDS

Here are the Facts about Dental Health in the US and Minnesota

More than 100 million Americans are without dental insurance.
Dental decay is the nation’s most common chronic disease and five times more common than asthma. (Surgeon General, 2000)
• Every $1 spent on preventive care saves about $4 in dental costs. (National Institute of Dental Research)
• Across Minnesota, only 42 percent of public program enrollees from all plans receive dental care. (Minnesota Department of Human Services, March 2006)
• The number of Minnesota children living in poverty has increased far beyond the national average rate, multiplying the number without dental care. (Children’s Defense Fund, 2007)
• In older people, untreated gum disease and cavities can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory disease and strokes.

Join us for our First Dentistry from the Heart Day in Downtown Minneapolis

Whether individuals are unemployed, or their employer just doesn’t provide dental insurance, this can make dental work more costly than many can afford. In this light our Downtown Minneapolis Dentist Office is joining forces with Dentistry From The Heart to help those without Dental Insurance or enough money to pay for dental care to get the help they need.

From 7 am to 5 pm we will be seeing those in need of dental care on a first come first serve basis.
Our Dentist Office Located in Downtown Minneapolis is located at

Medical Arts Building
825 Nicollet Mall
Suite 609
Minneapolis, MN 55402

This is our part of our commitment as a Minneapolis Cosmetic and General Dentistry Office to Help those in need. If you or someone you know needs cosmetic dental help, please do not hesitate to join us.

Please return to this blog often to learn more about how good dental health can improve your life and the world around you.

Have a blessed holiday season,

Dr. Tim Clavin