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Absolutely, Riverside Dental Care of St. Peter, MN enjoys maintaining healthy smiles for patients of any age. As a general dentist office, our preventive, restorative, prosthetic, and cosmetic dental services include treatments suitable for patients of all ages.

We recommend that patients with good oral health schedule a checkup and hygiene visit twice each year. If you need more frequent visits, we'll let you know. Checkups are important because, even if you don't notice any pain or problems with your teeth, we may find signs of potential problems. For instance, demineralization is a precursor to decay, oral cancer often goes undetected until the later stages, and gum disease can be very stealthy. At your hygiene appointment, we'll clean plaque, tartar, and hardened food particles from your teeth. We'll also make sure your gums are healthy and strong.

Yes! Floss loosens food particles, plaque, and tartar trapped between teeth. In addition to irritating gums, causing gum disease, and promoting cavities, these three culprits cause bad breath. If you need help learning how to floss quickly and effectively, our hygienist will gladly teach you some tricks to make your daily oral care easier.

Over-the-counter whiteners are not as effective as professional-grade treatments. The whitening kits you buy at the drugstore are not customized to fit the shape of your teeth, making them messy and inefficient. In addition, they typically only whiten two to three shades. With professional whitening, you have more options. We have home teeth whitening kits that are custom designed for maximum comfort and efficiency. Each night for a week or two you’ll need to apply our professional-grade whitening gel to the trays. Within just a few days, you’ll notice a difference, and by the time treatment is complete, you’ll smile with confidence. Take-home trays can also touch up and maintain in-office whitening.

Yes, and thank you for your confidence. We appreciate your referrals and promise to extend the same comprehensive, caring service to your friends and coworkers that we give you every time you visit.

Dental insurance is diverse. Some policies cover only a small percentage of fees, while others cover 50 percent or greater. The more you or your employer pays for premiums, the better the coverage, in most cases. For the most part, dental insurance covers some restorative and preventive procedures. Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered. We accept CareCredit to make cosmetic dentistry affordable for all of our patients.

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries. Contact Riverside Dental Care or visit us in St. Peter, MN. We'll be happy to hear from you!

Toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, viruses, and fungus. The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every 2-3 months to maintain optimal dental health. 

What do parsley, mint leaves, cloves, cardamom, and fennel have in common? They’re all-natural herbs that help fight bad breath. Now that’s refreshing! 

According to a recent study, laughter can improve your mood, encourage relaxation, and ease anxiety. So put on your favorite comedian, and don’t be afraid to LOL before your next dental visit! 

The history of dental implants dates back over 1300 years when Mayans inserted seashells into empty sockets to replace missing teeth. Other skeletons have been unearthed with ivory, gold wires, and semiprecious stones implanted in the jawbone. The closest to modern implants, an iron dental implant was discovered in Europe in the jawbone of a Roman soldier!