Hygienists

Ariel - Dental Hygienist

Ariel

Ariel graduated from Brevard Community College in Florida in 2012. Although she grew up in Rochester, she lived in Merritt Island, Florida for four years to pursue her degree in Hygiene. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, spending time with her dog Macy, and being outdoors.

Laura - Dental Hygienist

Laura

Laura graduated with her bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene and also her Masters degree in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of Minnesota. While Laura was in graduate school, she focused her thesis research on risk factors associated with dental implant failures. Laura enjoys running, traveling and spending time at the lake with her husband and three daughters.

Jessica - Dental Hygienist

Jessica

Jessica graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2002 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been working with 12th Street Dental Office since 2013. Jessica and her husband, Casey, enjoy camping, gardening and spending time with family.

Kathy - Dental Hygienist

Kathy

Kathy graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Dental hygiene. She started with 12th Street Dental Office in 1992. Kathy grew up North of Rochester and now lives on a farm with her husband NE of Rochester. They have three grown children. She enjoys reading, watching sports, sewing and her grandchildren.

Nicole - Dental Hygienist

Nicole

Nicole graduated from Medical Institute of Minnesota with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Nicole was an assistant but is now a hygienist and has been with 12th Street Dental Office for over 10 years. She’s married, has three daughters and lives in Zumbrota. She enjoys sports and spending time with family.

Sharon - Dental Hygienist

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Primary Location

Monday:

7:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-5:30 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Mouthrinses

Numerous studies have shown that using an appropriate mouth rinse, in conjunction with regular brushing and flossing, is an easy and effective way for you to improve your overall oral health. As part of a regular program of oral hygiene, mouth rinses (which are sometimes called mouthwashes) can be effective ...
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Periodontal (Gum) Disease

While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for all of your teeth to last a lifetime. One of the ways you can achieve this goal is to avoid periodontal disease (“peri” – around; “odont” – tooth), which is caused by bacteria that attack the ...
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Smile Makeover

Smiling with confidence makes you feel great. A beautiful smile is also an important social and professional asset. Yet there are many people who avoid showing their teeth in public or in photographs because they don't like what they see. If that describes you, then why not start the process of getting ...
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Oral Hygiene for Kids

Teeth can last a lifetime if you take care of them right — and the best time to start is just as soon as they begin appearing. By establishing good oral hygiene routines for your children right from the start, you'll give them the best chance of keeping their teeth healthy — forever. Tooth decay, ...
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Fillings

If you have never had a cavity, congratulations! If you have had one, you are not alone. About 78% of us have had at least one cavity by the time we reach age 17, according to a 2000 report by the U.S. Surgeon General. Fortunately there's a time-tested treatment for cavities: the dental filling. Fillings ...
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Orthodontic FAQs

What do orthodontists do? Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or spacing of the teeth, and related irregularities in the face and the jaw. A number of special treatments, including braces and other oral appliances, are used to correct these ...
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Sinus Surgery

If you want to replace a missing or failing tooth with a state-of-the-art dental implant (watch dental implant video), your dentist will first need to make sure that you have sufficient bone in your jaw to anchor the implant. This is true no matter what type of tooth is being replaced. However, if it ...
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Tips to Prevent Cavities

Cavities are little holes in teeth that can eventually cause big problems. They form when tooth-eroding acid attacks a tooth's protective outer covering (enamel). This acid mainly comes from two sources: your diet, and certain oral bacteria that thrive in the absence of effective oral hygiene. If cavities ...
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Preventive Dentistry

You've no doubt heard it said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In dentistry, you might say it's worth two pounds. Maybe even thousands of dollars. That's because dental problems can become exponentially more expensive — and painful — the longer they go unaddressed. Fortunately, ...
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Oral Cancer

Cancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be to protect yourself and the ones you love. This is particularly true of oral cancer, which is very treatable if caught early. Unfortunately, about two-thirds of oral cancers are not caught until the late stages. You may ...
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