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We do everything in our power to make dentistry financially feasible so that our patients can get the work that they need to have done. We have found that the total cost of the treatment is not always the barrier if we can break that down into bite-size, affordable monthly payments. Our office offers a […]

Dr. Rasmussen answers the question ……If patients are interested in dentures, what are their options? Dentures are appliances that replace missing teeth. Unlike natural teeth or implants, they’re not affixed to bone, so they are removable. A full denture replaces the full arch of teeth, whereas a partial denture replaces a few missing teeth. We […]

Dr. Rasmussen answers the question ……If patients would like whiter teeth, what are their options? If you’re considering whitening your teeth, start with a visit to your dentist, because only your dentist can tell you if your teeth and gums are healthy enough to have a whitening process done. The other thing I want to […]

Patients often ask Dr. A, “Why did you become a dentist and why are you so passionate about your profession?”. She answers the question below! I kind of evolved into dentistry. When I was young, I knew I wanted to work with people, and I knew I wanted to do something that would improve their […]

One of the first thing people notice about you- one of the very first things on which they base their lasting impression of you – is your SMILE….YOUR TEETH. A flawed smile hurts your chances of a good first impression. You only have one chance at a first impression. And thats true wether your smiling at […]

Cracked teeth have been problematic for more than 4 decades. The reason is that this dental condition has a set of signs and symptoms that occur together as a complex,  which is referred to as a cracked tooth syndrome (CTS). The primary symptoms of CTS are momentary, sharp, shooting pain caused by the micro-movement of […]

We are so excited to be able to offer SureSmile to outpatients here at Gentle Dentistry. SureSmile is a virtually invisible solution that allows you to smile confidently during and after treatment. Using a series of clear aligners, your teeth move toward the smile you’ve always wanted. In addition to the esthetic benefits SureSmile can […]

Why should patients see Dr. A. for esthetic services?  * She has studied facial muscles extensively in dental school. * She is an expert on how facial muscles work. * She has a very gentle injection technique. She will ice down Botox sites and will numb for fillers. * She will be performing the injections […]

Desire to replace outdated mercury (silver) fillings so you can maintain a beautiful white smile? Well, composite fillings are more than just attractive! Composite fillings can be used throughout the mouth. They typically last five to ten years, depending on the location of the restoration, an individual’s occlusion (bite), and several other factors (habits, clenching, […]