Persona Dental - Sartell MN Dentist

Which toothbrush is the best?

As you are browsing the oral hygiene isle at your local Target you may feel a little overwhelmed with the toothbrush options that are available.  The most important thing to remember when shopping for a new toothbrush is to buy one with soft or extra soft bristles.  Anything harder can wear away your tooth structure.  An electric toothbrush is a great option as well.  These are especially helpful for kids or the elderly that may have trouble with their hand coordination while using a toothbrush.

The following are a couple of our favorites:

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Implants or Bridges – What is right for me?

A common problem that patients present with  is a missing tooth.  Most patients have heard of implants or bridges but just don’t know what is the best treatment to choose.  First it is important to understand why filling the missing space is so important to the health and stability of your teeth.

“Can’t I just leave that space?  It really isn’t bothering me.”

Missing teeth can cause problems such as: (more…)

You need a deep cleaning – what does that mean?

Were you recently told you need a deep cleaning?

What is the difference between a deep cleaning and a regular cleaning and how do you benefit from this procedure? 

A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing,  is when your hygienist will go below your gum line to clean the root surface where your toothbrush and flossing can’t reach.  (more…)

Care to Share – dentist referral program

Care to Share is a program that we have started at Persona Dental to thank our patients for their kind referrals.   The best compliment we can receive is a referral and to show our appreciation we offer a $50 credit to both the new patient and the referring patient!  No limits to the number of patients you can refer!

Dentist, Dental Insurance, St. Cloud Dentist (more…)