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How Our Office Safety Protocols Protect Our Patients

Our practice has always been proud to deliver quality oral health care in safe surroundings to families in and around the Rochester, MN area. In response to concerns about Covid-19, we have taken precautions and changed our office procedures in order to continue operating a safe and welcoming environment. We are excited to let everyone […]

3 Oral Hygiene Mistakes That Lead To Plaque Buildup

Plaque deposits can build up in a short time, and when they are not dealt with, they can create long-term trouble by hardening and forming tartar. When you brush and floss, you have the opportunity to rid your smile of any plaque deposits that might have accumulated since you last cared for your teeth. While […]

Scheduling Root Canal Therapy To Address A Toothache

Your growing concern over a toothache has you thinking you might need to see your dentist. Is this really a problem that calls for restorative dental work, or can you simply wait for the pain to subside on its own? While brief periods of dental pain can sometimes be traced back to a sinus infection, […]

Periodontal Problems Can Lead To Dental Sensitivity

Have you started to feel concern over your smile because of dental sensitivity? Even if you do not feel outright pain, problems with sensitive teeth can make eating and drinking uncomfortable, particularly when you try to enjoy hotter or colder products. At our Rochester, MN dentist’s office, we can work with you on finding the […]

Using A Same-Day Crown To Restore A Chipped Tooth

When your tooth is chipped, you can be bothered by more than just pain. Visible signs of dental damage can be a big problem for your appearance, which can motivate you to have the appropriate restorative dental work completed as promptly as possible. Many physical injuries will require the placement of dental crowns. At other […]

Different Treatments That Can Improve An Asymmetrical Smile

Smile symmetry can have a big impact on your overall confidence in the way you look. Unfortunately, this is something that can be easily disturbed by relatively minor issues. Visible alignment issues can impact your confidence by leaving you with a noticeable gap or overlap between teeth. You could also have problems with a chipped […]

Can One Dental Practice Care For Everyone In Your Family?

Having one location to visit for your family’s oral health needs can make preventive dentistry more convenient. After all, you have one trusted source for everyone’s smile concerns, and you have one location where everyone can visit. To further make dental care more convenient, you can align everyone’s routine checkups so that you are not […]

Dropping Soft Drinks Can Benefit Your Smile

If you are struggling to understand why you have had recent issues with tooth decay, it may be time to examine your typical diet. While brushing and flossing consistently will have a big impact on your ability to fight cavities, you can undermine your efforts if you expose your smile to harmful substances too often. […]

You Can Enjoy More Bite Support With A Dental Implant

What can you really expect from treatment to restore your incomplete smile? The loss of a tooth creates a problem for your smile, but your dental function can also be negatively impacted. Because of this, patients can express interest in work that will help them, bite, chew, and even speak with greater comfort. We can […]

How Good Habits At The Start Of Your Day Protect Your Smile

For many people, sticking to a consistent morning routine is important if they want to have a proper beginning to their day. While some people are more prepared to start their day upon waking than others, you should have a routine in place that includes time for good oral hygiene. Thoroughly brushing your teeth during […]