A healthy diet is essential to a healthy life. That is why, our dentist, Dr. Timothy Dinkelman with Northridge Dental LLC in Lincoln, Nebraska, is here to give you some diet tips for your teeth. Did you know what you eat plays a role in the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease? Most of us know that candy and... read more »

Are there any tooth hazard risks in your life that are plaguing your smile? Even if you are not aware of any, numerous underlying factors and your daily habits, your oral hygiene routine, your diet, and even your lifestyle can drastically affect the health of your teeth and gums. To minimize tooth hazard risks, always be on the lookout for... read more »

  Improving your oral health often means fixing any dental damage that has occurred. Even with the proper oral health care, lifestyle choices, and diet, it is possible that teeth can suffer dental damage from oral accidents or injuries. If any issues should arise, a restoration in the form of a dental crown can be effective. Dental crowns can reshape... read more »

It’s important to treat a cavity at its earliest signs before it requires root canal therapy to treat the center of the tooth. With early treatment, a dental filling may be the best way to treat a tooth, and we encourage you to treat your new dental filling with care to ensure your cavity treatment is successful. Dr. Timothy Dinkelman... read more »

  Saliva functions to help eliminate unhealthy products that may linger on your teeth and gums. However, saliva can often be lowered by medications you're taking and other issues that can contribute to dry mouth. Thus, you will need to use alternative dental treatments to help improve and promote the formation of saliva.  One effective treatment to consider is by... read more »

Is bad breath cramping your style? Bad breath, which is also known as halitosis, can cause embarrassment or shame. Our dentist and team are thrilled to share some simple things you can do at home to fight gum disease. Dental Hygiene Brushing and flossing are not only important to your oral health but are an integral part of fighting or... read more »

Because oral cancer is so serious and is best treated when diagnosed as soon as possible, our team at Northridge Dental LLC offers oral cancer screenings as part of your routine dental checkups. Every year, over 40,000 American patients are diagnosed with a case of oral cancer, and early detection is very critical to to the success of any oral... read more »

Are you missing some or all of your permanent teeth? Our dentist may recommend dentures to restore your smile. Dentures are removable appliances that can act as a partial or full set of teeth. Full dentures are used if all of the permanent teeth are missing. A flesh-colored base with replacement teeth attached is placed over the gums. If only... read more »

Keeping your gums healthy is an important part of keeping your teeth. If your gum disease goes untreated, you will experience loose teeth, bad breath, and problems with your jaw. However, gum disease can lead to medical problems with other parts of your body. The primary cause of gum disease is the build-up of plaque on your teeth. If that... read more »

To keep your smile healthy and strong, the American Dental Association recommends brushing and flossing to eliminate harmful bacteria and plaque in the mouth daily. Brushing at least two minutes, twice a day will keep tooth decay and gum disease from gaining a foothold in your smile. To help you with this, be sure to use the proper tools. A... read more »