If you receive bad news about your oral health from your dentist, it can be natural to question the effectiveness of your dental hygiene routine. Are you leaving yourself at risk for cavities because of poor brushing habits? Are you flossing consistently enough to avoid troubles? These are questions worth considering even if you have […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Problems Checkups Help You Avoid
If you are not scheduling and attending dental checkups on a regular basis, you can leave yourself more vulnerable to problems than you may realize. Without consistent teeth cleanings and dental evaluations, you can have a harder time avoiding tooth decay and gum disease. You can also miss out on early warnings when these problems […]
How Tartar Buildup Affects Your Health
As you clean your teeth, you can remove any plaque deposits that have developed since the last time you brushed and flossed. Plaque is a problem, but you can address the buildup on your own. However, any deposits that are left in place long enough to harden will leave you with tartar, a substance that […]
When Was Your Last Dental Checkup?
Is there a dental appointment already set in your calendar? How long has it been since you last received feedback about your oral health? A break in preventive care can cause more trouble than you may realize. In the time since your last appointment, problems with tartar buildup, dental decay, and/or gum disease can affect […]
What Are You Doing To Address Tartar Buildup?
When you brush and floss your teeth, are you removing tartar buildup? While these habits remove plaque and clear away food debris and other particles, you are not able to clear away existing tartar deposits on your own. To fight the accumulation of this substance, you will need to see your dentist for a routine […]
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Have You Gone More Than Six Months Without A Dental Exam?
On a semiannual basis, you should receive feedback from your dentist about the state of your smile. At every regular dental exam, you can enjoy helpful updates about the condition of your teeth and gums. These reviews provide assurance that your mouth is in good health, and they can lead to early intervention when necessary […]
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3 Reasons To Schedule Preventive Dental Exams
Is it time for you to schedule your next routine dental exam? Our Rochester, MN dental office is open and prepared to see patients who require our services. We have made changes to our daily operations and added new technology to help control infection risks, so we can keep our patients and team members safe […]
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We Can Safely Check And Clean Your Smile During An Exam
When you go too long without a regular dental exam, you make yourself vulnerable to problems with your oral health that can seriously impact your well-being and appearance. Those who do schedule preventive care on a regular basis can have early warnings about problems with their dental and periodontal health, which can limit their risk […]
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Tartar Buildup Can Occur When You Skip Dental Exams
Do you currently feel good about your smile’s appearance and health? If you are practicing good habits, you can avoid problems with dental decay, gum disease, and tartar buildup. With that said, these are problems that can develop without your realizing it, which means they can gradually worsen over time before you know that something […]
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Are You Leaving Yourself Vulnerable To Gum Disease?
Your efforts to protect your smile should keep you safe against dental decay, but your overall oral health is affected by more than just the presence or absence of cavities. If you want to maintain a smile that is healthy and attractive, you need to watch out for problems with gum disease as well as […]
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