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Ah…the start of the school year. Freshly sharpened pencils, new folders, crisp packs of paper, and the promise of a great year. For certain, there will be a million things to attend to, but one of the most important is what’s lurking in those backpacks ... heavy stuff! And, all that heavy stuff is bad for your little one's back. So, in the spirit "School Backpack Awareness Day," this October 27, we're here to offer up a few tips to keep your … [Read more...] about School Backpack Awareness Day

Do you know how much money is currently in your Flexible Spending Account? With the year quickly racing by, and your last opportunity to “use it” before you “lose it,” you owe it to yourself to check on the balance today. There is nothing worse than tossing away your hard-earned income. If you still have money in your account, and are due for a cleaning or any other type of follow-up care, just give us a call at 320-587-2726 and we'll schedule … [Read more...] about Don’t Throw Away Your Flexible Spending Account Money

You’ve seen the videos. The string tied to the loose tooth. The other end tied to something that moves fast – a rocket, a slamming door, a javelin … count to three, then let ‘er rip and out she goes! While these techniques make for some great cinema, they might not always be the best route to emancipating that wiggly little friend. There are three questions you need to ask to answer before you prepare that tooth for the tooth fairy. Should … [Read more...] about Should You Pull Out That Loose Tooth?

Since we’re in the habit of sharing good habits with both adults and children, this one is for both of you – why not nip a bad habit in the bud, right? Chances are, the way you brush your teeth today is the way you brushed as a child: fast, slow, a little water, lots of water, mouth closed, mouth open – and so on. There are a ton of variations to good brushing, and unless you’re the child of a dentist or dental hygienist, you likely picked up a … [Read more...] about 6 Brushing Habits You Can Safely Drop

Did you know there is a toothpaste that helps you see plaque when brushing?  Plaque HD Toothpaste is helpful for those with braces and to help kids develop great brushing habits. WHAT IS PLAQUE HD? Plaque HD toothpaste uses Targetol Technology to highlight the plaque on teeth in a vibrant green. Being able to see their plaque means your patients will always know where to spend a little extra time brushing. You can rest assured that they are … [Read more...] about Did you know there is a toothpaste that helps you see plaque when brushing?