St. Michael Dental Center

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

12/08/2023

Come in and say hi-we’d love to meet you! 🦷

12/06/2023

THE PERIO PROBE

The periodontal probe, commonly known as “The gum poker” by patients, is actually a very valuable instrument.

Although it may feel like your hygienist is ‘poking and prodding the gums’, we are actually taking important measurements around every surface of the tooth.

These measurements tell us how deep the pocket between the gum tissue and the tooth are.

The shallower the pocket, the healthier the gum and teeth. The deeper the pocket, the harder it is to keep clean. Food debri and calculus can get trapped in this deep pocket, leading to all sorts of trouble-like gum disease, infections and even tooth loss.

So, next time you see “the poker”, you’ll be comforted by the fact that your hygienist isn’t trying to torture your gums, just keep you and your gums nice and healthy 😁

10/06/2023

✨Did you Know?✨

In addition to SMOOTHING wrinkles and SLIMING your jawline, Botox can be used to help with TMJ pain?

Yep, you read that right!

If you struggle with clenching/grinding, sore jaw muscles or headaches and aren’t finding enough relief with a nightguard, ask Dr. Laura about Botox for your jaw to help with these issues.

As a side effect, it will slim your jaw and make you look even more 💎fabulous 💎than you already are…how can you argue with that?! 🤷🏼‍♀️

08/01/2023

07/25/2023

As a dentist, these are a few of my favorite things…Polishers!:

We like to polish our restorations for more reasons than making things ✨sparkly✨

Smooth restorations (like fillings and crowns)result in the following:

Smooth, undetectable margins
Plaque-resistant surfaces
Healthier gingival tissues
Increased longevity
Enhanced esthetics
Proper contours

07/25/2023

✨STAFF SPOTLIGHT✨

AMELIA (Front desk)

🦷 ABOUT AMELIA:

My husband and I have lived in St Michael for the past 22 years. We have four kiddos and recently became a ‘dog family’…something we said we would never do! (And now we are all obsessed with our furry little cavapoo friend ☺️)

🦷 HOW LONG AT SMDC:

Dr. Bromley convinced me to give the dental world a try and I’ve been with SMDC for the past 18+ months- I love it! I am a music major 🎵, so the dental world has been a whole new challenge for me. I am still learning so much, but am enjoying every moment!

🦷 FAVORITE PART OF YOUR POSITION:

I love the SMDC team- such wonderful people to work with! I love being at the front desk and catching up with friends from the community. I especially enjoy our more ‘seasoned’ patients…I have such love and respect for the kind seniors that frequent our office!

🦷 FUN FACTS: Music is my first love, but a long walk (or run when I’m feeling really motivated), a good nap, and anything chocolate are close seconds! I enjoy traveling and am always excited for the next trip! I love to organize (my husband calls it ‘throwing things away’) and am a big list maker! Life is busy, but full of wonderful things.

06/27/2023

A little Monday Dental humor…hehe 😁

06/22/2023

Who says you can’t have fun at the dentist?

06/22/2023

We are excited and honored to have been selected for this award 9 years in a row!! 🥰

05/09/2023

✨STAFF SPOTLIGHT✨

ANDREA (hygienist)

🦷ABOUT ANDREA:

Andrea grew up in the small town of Browerville, MN. Andrea now lives in Otsego with her husband and her 5 year old daughter. Andrea has been a hygienist for almost 20 years.

🦷HOW LONG AT SMDC:

She’s been at SMDC for 4 years

🦷FAVORITE PART OF BEING A HYGIENIST:

She loves working with the wonderful SMDC team and helping her patients and their families learn about their oral health.

🦷FUN FACTS ABOUT ANDREA:

Andrea enjoys adventures with her family, traveling and anything health and fitness. She likes relaxing weekends at the cabin too!

Thank you for all that you do, ANDREA!!

04/18/2023

Blood Pressure Readings:

Many wonder why the dentist takes your blood pressure at your appointment.

Among many reasons, your dentist takes your blood pressure out of the utmost professional care for your health, not only for a safe dental visit, but for your overall well being.

High blood pressure is known as ‘the silent killer’- we love our patients and want to ensure early detection so you can be the healthiest you!