The work we put into caring for our smiles protects more than just our teeth. When you take the right approach to brushing and flossing, you can effectively keep your gums safe from an infection. This has important long-term benefits. If you control your risk for periodontal problems, you lower your risk for gum disease. […]
How Flossing Affects Your Oral Hygiene
Your dentist can provide many important services to help you restore or maintain your oral health. To make the most of these efforts, you should keep up with a good routine to make sure your smile is protected between appointments. One action you should take is to floss each day. Taking the time to clean […]
How Does Tartar Differ From Plaque?
Good brushing and flossing routines help you fight the formation of plaque and tartar, lowering your risk for problems with your dental health that call for professional treatment. As bacteria and food debris accumulate, plaque formation becomes a concern. You can fight these deposits by cleaning your teeth. However, if you do not address them […]
Dental Treatments With Same-Day Crowns
If you visit your dentist to have an unhealthy tooth restored, you can hope for a resolution that is as convenient as possible. At other practices, treatments that call for dental crowns often call for multiple appointments, but your Rochester, MN dentist can make your care surprisingly convenient! At our practice, we can provide a […]
Your First Appointment With A New Dentist
Starting dental care in a new area, or restarting preventive services after a longer break, will be important. If you want to take proper care of your smile and preserve your overall health, dental checkups and cleanings will remain important. Returning after a prolonged absence, or taking the steps to keep up with care, will […]
When A Family Member Needs Dental Work
As a parent, you have more than just your own smile to worry about, as your kids will need your support in several ways. This is especially true when they are little, as you will be responsible for directly brushing and flossing their teeth. Even as they grow older, you need to make sure that […]
Addressing Problems With A Chipped Tooth
If you chip your tooth, you can find yourself stuck with a visible flaw that you would prefer to hide. The right approach to hiding that flaw can vary. Some situations call for restorative dental work, as the enamel damage can put your tooth at serious risk. However, it is possible that you can move […]
How Parents Help Kids Avoid Cavities
Parents do so much for their kids, particularly during early childhood. As part of your efforts to care for them, you will have to help them protect their developing smiles from the kinds of oral health issues we face at every age. You can protect them by directly cleaning their teeth, by educating them on […]
Returning To Preventive Dental Care
What can happen if you spend too much time away from the dentist’s office? Problems that we can identify and treat in their early stages can worsen if you do not have your smile evaluated by a professional. By the time you realize that something is wrong, you can find that you need more involved […]
How Bonding Treatments Improve Smiles
When people express their interest in cosmetic dentistry, they can point out several concerns that they would like to address. What may surprise you is that with one procedure, it is often possible for us to resolve many different concerns and deliver exciting improvements. One option offered at our Rochester, MN dentist’s office is tooth […]
