Dr. Stephen A. Bejarano grew up in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of dentistry in 1991, where he met his wife who is also a dentist. He has practiced in Circle Pines since 1995.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, the Spear Study Club, the 21st Century Study Club, volunteers for Give Kids a Smile, The Dental Life Line Network of Minnesota and Caring and Sharing Hands.
Dr. Paul Craven was born in Atlantic, Iowa and went to high school in Bloomington, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate and then went on to complete his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1980. He has been practicing in the Circle Pines area since 1981.
Soft drinks are no longer an occasional treat; theyve become a daily habit for a growing number of kids, teens and young adults. But did you know a steady of diet of soft drinks can lead to tooth decay? Its a problem the Glen Oaks Dental team sees in their offices nearly every day. Thats why the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) is leading the effort to educate Minnesotans about this important public health problem with its Sip All Day, Get Decay campaign.
Certain bacteria in the mouth take the sugar in soda and produce acid, which attacks the teeth and starts the decay process. Diet or sugar-free soda contains its own acid, which also can damage teeth. Each attack lasts about 20 minutes and starts over with every sip of soda you take.
You can easily figure out the amount of sugar in drinks by reading the label. Simply divide the grams of sugar per serving by 4 to determine the teaspoons of sugar per serving. Remember, a bottle of soda is often more than one serving!
This doesnt mean a person should never drink soda. In fact, drinking it in moderation may causeno harm at all. However, continual and/or excessive drinking of sugary, acidic carbonated beverages could cause decay in the long run.
'It was wonderful to be able to come in at night. Thanks to the office staff, hygienist and doctors who stay late and give of their time. It is appreciated. I have never found a more caring and professional staff than at Glen Oaks dental. Thanks for doing what you do. See you in six months.'