posted: Mar. 25, 2026.

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2026.

Drs. Hoverson and Uppgaard and our team at Nicollet Mall Dental Arts will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2026.

Millions of people, around Minneapolis and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2026.

Capturing the Moment At Nicollet Mall Dental Arts we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2026.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2026.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what Drs. Hoverson and Uppgaard and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children Read more

posted: Feb. 11, 2026.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more

posted: Feb. 04, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2026.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2026.

Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read more

posted: Jan. 14, 2026.

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more

posted: Jan. 07, 2026.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2025.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2025.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2025.

You’ve made an appointment at our Minneapolis office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a filling. Now Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2025.

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read more