October is Dental Hygiene Month, which makes this a great time to think about how you can do a better job of preserving your oral health. Are you really doing enough to protect your smile? One problem many people have is a lack of protection for the spaces between their teeth. When you do not […]
Smile Safety Tips For The Halloween Season
Halloween is approaching on the calendar, and you can find that stores are already stocking up on seasonal decorations and candy to help with celebrations. Of course, while this holiday can be a fun one for adults and especially kids who love to trick-or-treat, it can be a harder time for our smiles. Your Rochester, […]
Are Toothbrush Timer Apps Helpful?
A good deal of time and effort should go into helping your kids develop good brushing and flossing habits. When handing these responsibilities off to them, it is important that you help them practice them regularly, but you should also encourage them to be thorough with them. In doing so, you help them develop the […]
Should My Kid Use An Electric Toothbrush?
You want your kids to form and stick to good oral hygiene habits so that they are protected against cavities and gum disease. Part of the support they enjoy comes from using the right tools to effectively protect their teeth. The right electric toothbrush can make it easier for them to effectively clear away plaque […]
Clear Aligner Systems For Teen Smiles
Many children will enter their teens with poorly spaced teeth, something that treatment can address. Because our Rochester, MN dentist’s office provides both pediatric and adult dental services, we can take care of your kids through the years and let you know when something like malocclusion will have to be addressed. We can offer treatment […]
The Advantages To Metered Toothpaste Dispensing
There are different steps to learning how to brush and floss that kids should know. One step involves learning how much toothpaste should actually be used to provide smile care. This is something parents and kids should be aware of, because when too much is used, excess fluoride exposure can affect the appearance of permanent […]
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Booking Kids’ Checkups Before The Year Ends
The final three months of the year are almost here. There are several major holidays on the horizon, and less time on the calendar to use your remaining dental benefits. As we approach October, this is a good time to think about the health of your child’s smile. If they are not current with their […]
Reviewing Your Child’s Brushing Efforts
When you ask your child to take care of a chore, you may find that you need to check in on them to make sure they are taking on the task you asked of them. Because it takes less time and occurs so frequently, you may not think to check on your kids as they […]
Wearing Clear Aligner Systems During The School Day
When your child is old enough to have issues with malocclusion treated, you can learn about options for care that do not require metal braces. One option will see them depend on a series of Clear Aligner Systems aligners to gradually guide their teeth into the appropriate positions. At our Rochester, MN dentist’s office, we […]
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Floss Picks Your Kids Can Use
Your kids need time to develop their motor skills before they can brush and floss for themselves. Even when they are ready to take on these tasks, it is important that they have the right tools to perform them well. At our Rochester, MN dentist’s office, we are happy to help parents understand what they […]