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Common Questions Answered by Your Rochester Dentist

Dr. Gilly Calcagno serves patients in Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities. After working as a general and cosmetic dentist for over a decade, she often receives similar questions from our patients. We understand that our patients want to take a proactive stance with their oral health. With our new blog site, we hope to […]

Celebrate National Dentist Day with Your Rochester Dentist

March 6th is designated as National Dentist Day. We believe that dentists throughout the country provide a great service to their communities and deserve a round of applause. We pride ourselves on providing Rochester residents with excellent general and cosmetic dental care. Your oral health is important to your total wellbeing. Although National Dentist Day […]

ONE VISIT CEREC PORCELAIN CROWNS

Have you ever had a temporary crown? Did it come off while you were waiting for a laboratory to make your crowns? Did you have to have material put in your mouth for an impression? There is a procedure available that uses a camera to take a picture of your tooth and the crown is […]

Whiter and Brighter Teeth

I have been helping patients whiten their smile with bleaching systems for over 20 years. In the last two years, I have been offering a new system, called the KoR Whitening System. This process includes bleaching in the office and at home. The results have been absolutely astounding. After the bleaching results have been attained, […]

DO YOU HAVE SENSITIVE TEETH?

It is estimated that over 40 million adults in the US experience tooth sensitivity. This is one of the most common complaints that patients report in my practice. The factors that can contribute to sensitivity are the use of whitening and tartar control toothpaste, the use of a hard bristle tooth brush, consuming acid-containing and […]

CAVITIES IN YOUNG ADULTS-THE RESULT OF HIDDEN SUGAR?

As college students returned home for winter break, many came for dental examinations. I have seen a trend for students that have never had any cavities to experience decay. I am always asked the question-“How could this happen? I never had a cavity!” I think that there are two primary reasons. One, routine home care […]

SELECTING A TOOTH BRUSH

This time of year a tooth brush may be given as a stocking stuffer or as a gift. I think that is a great idea for a gift that promotes health and well being. According to the Academy of General Dentists the probability of brushing during the work day increases 65% if a tooth brush […]

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KEEP YOUR TEETH FOR YOUR LIFETIME

This week a patient phoned my office with the complaint of a loose tooth after her daughter inadvertently hit her in the mouth with a toy. When I examined her I found that she had advanced gum disease that had spread to her bone resulting in loss of the supporting bone of her teeth. This […]

WHITENING YOUR TEETH

One of the safest and easiest ways to change your smile is to whiten them ! I had very dark yellow teeth growing up and it always bothered me, particularly since I became a dentist. I became very intrigued with lightening products and processes and continue this interest today. I lightened my teeth over 17 […]

Clear Aligner Systems BRACES, THE ALTERNATIVE TO METAL BRACES

A young female patient of mine told me that she hated the space between her two front teeth and her crowded lower front teeth. After discussing options, she elected to proceed with Clear Aligner Systems, the clear alternative to braces. She wore clear “aligners” for 12 weeks on her top teeth and for 16 […]