Rochester MN Dentist

When you visit our Rochester MN dental practice you will experience a positive, comfortable environment.  We know that dental patients are often nervous even when there’s no reason to be,  and try to make the experience more comfortable. Our experienced and friendly staff will make you feel welcomed. During your comprehensive exam, in addition to [...]

Grinding of teeth, or even clenching, can be bad for your dental health.  It can cause headaches, damaged teeth and jaw problems. The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism, and it can occur day or night.  Many people do not even know they grind their teeth at night until a spouse or dentist makes [...]

Understanding what dental filling materials are available and the pros and cons  of each of those is important to making decisions about your dental health. Cavities Bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack your teeth by dissolving the enamel on your teeth and causing a hole, known as a cavity.    A filling is [...]

Rochester MN is known for being a great place to raise a family, so we often get questions from new parents asking about dental care for children. When is it time for my child’s first dental visit? Before the age of 1, feel free to bring your child in to see us without charge.  We’ll [...]

Cosmetic Dentistry A wide variety of cosmetic options are available from your Rochester MN dentist.   If you live in Rochester MN and have you thought “Could my smile be brighter?”, or “Can I possibly  get my discolored (or misshaped or chipped or crooked) teeth to look good?” you may be looking for a cosmetic dentist. [...]

Like most Rochester MN dentists, we spend much of our time educating our patients on preventative care.  The most common issue we teach about is gum disease. Did you know that close to 70% of adults have some form of gum disease and most people don’t even know they have it.  Consequences of gum disease [...]

Electric vs Manual, what is recommended for a toothbrush? Yes is our short answer.  Use one, either will clean your teeth and gums if used properly.  But I bet you weren’t looking for a yes/no answer The manual classic toothbrush still works great and is the least expensive, most accessible tool available to improve your [...]