Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic Dentist’

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

Friday, 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

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

Monday, 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