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Keep Your Toothbrush Clean For Greater Brushing

Keeping your toothbrush clean will enhance the quality of your tooth brushing and promote oral health. Our mouths are guilty of exposing our toothbrushes to hundreds of types of bacteria, but storing toothbrushes in bathrooms can also potentially expose them to additional germs. Your Rochester dentists, Dr. Janet Calgano and Dr. Kara Heimer, share some […]

Summer Market and Music Festival Thursdays in Rochester, MN

Right here in Rochester, Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer provide compassionate, expert dental care for the entire family. They focus on preventive care while also providing top-notch cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Their services include Clear Aligner Systems, Six Month Smiles, single day crowns, and implants. Read on to learn about a fun community […]

What is Causing My Annoying Canker Sores?

We have all experienced the nuisance of troublesome canker sores. Canker sores are small lesions that develop inside the mouth or at the base of the gums that are not contagious. They differ from cold sores because they do not appear on the lips, but they can interfere with comfortable eating and speaking. At your […]

Q and A: Teeth Whitening with Your Rochester Dentist

Enjoying bright, movie-star teeth does not have to be a lofty dream. At your Rochester dentist, the Kor Whitening treatment can treat difficult stains with striking results. Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer provide gentle family and cosmetic dentistry in a welcoming environment. Learn more about their unique teeth whitening treatment. Q: What are the […]

Test Your Knowledge of Porcelain Veneers with Our Quiz

Did you know that with a few thin shells of porcelain, your Rochester dentists can revitalize your smile and let you put irritating imperfections behind you? Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that adhere to your tooth. They can mask chips in the teeth, cracks, stains, and the appearance of crooked teeth. Dr. Gilly […]

Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer Enjoy Running

In addition to helping our patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles, Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer also like to be active members of their communities. Outside of the office, both of our doctors enjoy a good run, participating in races in Rochester MN and even Chicago. […]

Your Rochester Dentists Quiz You on Dental Bridges

In March of this year, the International & American Associations for Dental Research reported on a study which concluded that depression and anxiety are associated with tooth loss. 76,292 adults completed a lengthy telephone survey, and 13.4% of participants revealed experiencing anxiety, 16.7% reported depression, and 5.7% reported total tooth loss. Those who suffered from […]

New Study: Oral Health Tied to Cardiovascular Disease

We are constantly bombarded with statistics and new information on how to improve our heart health and reduce our risk of heart attack or stroke. We hear numbers about LDL and HDL and how to eat healthy. A recent study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has found an association between dental health and […]

Q and A: Gum Disease and Men’s Health

Most adults experience bleeding, painful gums at some point in their life. However, many of us do not realize the seriousness of gum disease. Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support teeth. If left untreated, it can cause bone loss. As we approach Father’s Day, your Rochester dentists, Dr. […]

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Check-Up

Your Rochester dentists believe in partnering with parents to give a child a head start on a life of good oral health. They wish to educate parents on caring for their child’s dental health in order to make that possible. Dr. Gilly Calcagno and Dr. Kara Heimer also work hard to make every patient feel […]