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Protecting Your Smile Against Thanksgiving Treats

While different families may have different treats on at the table, there are a few Thanksgiving staples we can look forward to each year. While you create your plate, and salivate over your dessert choices, you might want to think about the effect of too many starchy, sugary foods on your teeth. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving dishes […]

Fixing Your Smile Concerns With Veneers

How should you respond to problems with the look of your smile? Unfortunately, some individuals will respond to problems with the way they look by feeling resigned to them. You might feel stuck with discoloration after an over the counter whitening treatment fails to make noticeable improvements. You could be bothered by a tooth that […]

The 33rd Annual Festival Of Trees Is November 23-25!

From Friday, November 23 through Sunday, November 25, Rochester families can take part in holiday fun during the thirty-third annual Festival Of Trees event! This classic celebration will give visitors a chance to explore a wide array of festive trees decorated for Christmas. There will also be opportunities to shop, and bid in a silent […]

Pediatric Checkups Help Kids Develop Good Smile Habits

Once you trust your child to take care of their brushing and flossing on their own, you may have some understandable worries. Will they be thorough enough to avoid cavities? Do they understand why they need to practice these habits on a regular basis? While you can take the time and effort to help them […]

Flossing Offers Effective Help Against Gum Disease

If you fail to protect your gums against infection, the results can be alarming. When gum disease progresses, the harm to your smile can be more significant than you might realize, as complications from this issue lead all other issues in causing tooth loss. Fortunately, you can keep up with a smart oral care regimen […]

Scheduling An Appointment To Discuss Tooth Loss

When someone experiences tooth loss, they can quickly find that an incomplete smile is more than just a problem for how they look. If you are missing even one tooth, it can complicate the way you eat and speak, which can lead to frustration. It can also cause problems because tooth loss can make the […]

Take Part In Our Upcoming Food Drive!

From Monday, November 12 through Friday, December 28, our practice will be working with Channel One Regional Food Bank on a food drive! While the food drive is taking place, we are encouraging people to come by with items that can be helpful to families who are currently in need. The canned or boxed food […]

Serious Tooth Problems Can Call For A Root Canal Treatment

There are many occasions where a patient can undergo a cavity treatment that does not involve a root canal procedure. In these cases, care was provided before decay reached the point where it could infect the tooth’s pulp, or the interior chamber where living tissues are housed. When you keep up with regular dental visits […]

Technology Makes Close Oral Health Reviews Possible

Is it really possible for you to not realize when a cavity forms on your tooth? While a cavity can lead to persistent pain and sensitivity, you may reach the point where you need restorative dental work before realizing that something is wrong. Fortunately, your Rochester, MN dentist’s office can use advanced imaging technology to […]

The Right Habits Can Help You Address Plaque

Are you doing enough to effectively fight the gathering of plaque on your smile? Plaque forms when bacteria accumulate, and create a sticky film on your teeth. If a buildup of plaque is left in place, it can eventually form tartar, which can persist until you undergo a professional teeth cleaning. While tartar can require […]