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Is Teeth-Grinding a Habit or a Condition?

When you grind your teeth because you’re angry, nervous, or agitated, it isn’t much of an issue. When you do it consistently, it might be considered a habit. Sometimes, however, grinding your teeth might indicate one or more underlying dental conditions, such as TMJ disorder, severe malocclusion, or an asymmetrical jawbone, among many others. Whether […]

Fun Facts About Your Dental Health!

Broken skin heals, broken bones mend, and cut hair grows back (if you’re lucky), so why don’t teeth regenerate themselves if lost, or at least heal themselves when damaged? The fact that they don’t possess self-repair cells is but one little-known fact about the interesting world of teeth. For more fun dental health facts, keep […]

Before Teeth Whitening: Keeping Your Teeth Bright

The health of your smile goes far beyond how it looks, but as one of your dominant and most expressive facial features, your smile’s appearance is still important. Stains, which can affect almost anyone’s teeth, can occur in spite of excellent dental health, and significantly impact your confidence in your smile. With your Rochester cosmetic […]

Considering Dental Implants?

What’s the most important thing to consider when replacing the teeth you’ve lost? For your confidence’s sake, the replacements should look as much like your natural teeth as possible. For your dental health’s sake, they should function as well as healthy teeth, too. Most dental bridges and dentures can adequately restore your smile’s beauty and […]

Celebrate Ag Days with a 6k Run in Spring Valley

The Ag Days are a time to celebrate all that agriculture offers us. This year, the Ag Days in Spring Valley will be held from August 12-17, and will include a number of shows, celebrations, and family-fun activities, such as the annual Ag Days run. Starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 16, this year’s […]

Should Your Toothache Worry You?

You know that slightly annoying, sometimes distracting nuisance of a tooth? Even if the discomfort isn’t severe, the fact that your tooth is sensitive could mean impending trouble. Other than the pressures of biting and chewing, or the motion of your toothbrush when you brush them, your teeth shouldn’t feel anything at all. If they […]

What Is Dental Plaque Made Of?

You’ve probably felt dental plaque before as you ran your tongue across your teeth and gums. It’s the sticky, uncomfortable substance that sometimes adheres to your oral tissue, usually when you haven’t brushed your teeth in a while. If you’ve ever visited your dentist, or witnessed toothpaste commercial, then you might know that plaque is […]

How to Keep Your Breath Fresh for Longer

As beautiful as your smile may be, your confidence can still be affected if your breath isn’t as fresh as your smile looks. Bad breath isn’t typically a concern after brushing your teeth in the morning, but if chronic bad breath (halitosis) follows you throughout the day, you may have more than just a bad […]

Rochester Dental Practice Golfs For Local Charity

Your Rochester dentists, Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer, treat patients with compassion and respect while delivering expert dental care. They and their friendly staff participate in community events in Rochester, MN, supporting important causes and giving back to the community. On July 25th, their Practice Administrator participated in the annual Ronald McDonald House Charity golf […]

Olmsted County Fair in Rochester Ends Sunday, July 27th

Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer hope their patients are enjoying the remainder of their summer with some enjoyable community events. They would like to share information about a fun Rochester event happening right now until Sunday, July 27th. The Olmsted County Fair began Monday, July 21st, at 1403 Third Ave SE in Rochester, […]