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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 […]

Enjoy Rochester’s 3rd Annual Jazz Festival Nov 10

On Saturday, November 10, the city of Rochester will offer a day full of great music during the third annual Rochester City Jazz Festival! Throughout the event, you can see popular bands, and groups with regional and international recognition. This special event is made possible with the support of several local groups committed to bringing […]

Are Enamel Stains Affecting Your Appearance?

Bothersome enamel stains can steadily accumulate on your teeth, even while you take care to avoid problems with tooth decay. If your efforts to clean your teeth are failing to stop discoloration from affecting the way you look, it can be a sign that you should evaluate some of your habits. Dark, color-rich beverages and […]

Keeping Up With Good Smile Habits Through The Holidays

Your oral care regimen should focus on your everyday behaviors. While a consistent schedule can make it easier to stick to a routine, the holidays can create some disruption. Of course, even if you are traveling during this time of year, and find yourself regularly enjoying richer, sweeter treats, your smile’s needs are unchanged. Making […]

Don’t Let Halloween Candy Hurt Your Teeth!

With Halloween so close at hand, you can have your costume ready, your yard decorated, and your Halloween candy ready for trick or treaters. While this holiday can be plenty of fun, it can also be trouble for your smile – after all, the candy at Halloween can have a scary amount of sugar! What […]