Dentist – Rochester, MN

How do I get emergency dental care?

Your first step in obtaining emergency dental care should always be to call Zumbro Family Dental first and let one of our friendly staff members help you. If you’re suffering from a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Most hospital emergency rooms, mobile clinics, and urgent care centers aren’t equipped to handle dental emergencies, nor do they typically have a dentist on staff, and thus if you go there, you’re unlikely to be treated.

We are proud to offer same-day emergency appointments, but please call us as soon as possible for guidance.

Please also note that dental emergencies are often a sign of larger dental problems, and an important sign to get back into the habit of regular visits to Dr. Brong. Regular preventive care can help you avoid future dental emergencies, saving you time, money, and of course, your beautiful smile!

How do I find the best place to get dental work done?

The first step in finding the best dentist for you is to define what exactly you’re looking for. In most cases, this is some combination of someone who welcomes your insurance, has clear and concise payment and fees, an ideal location, excellent credentials, upholds high cleanliness and safety standards, and who has convenient hours.

Additionally, it’s important to know what specific kind of dental care you need. Is it someone who treats children? Do you need major restorative work? Are you interested in cosmetic procedures? Different dentists are better choices for specific treatments.

Finally, it’s important to get a good feel for the practice. How do they treat their patients? You can learn more about this by reading their Google reviews or visiting their website for patient testimonials. You can also read up on the dentist and staff by perusing their bios and the “About Us” section on their website.

How much does a dental check-up & cleaning cost in Rochester?

The cost of a dental check-up and cleaning can vary depending on geography and other factors such as your location and individual oral health.

Every check-up and cleaning should include a patient health history and a discussion of your concerns, a thorough examination by Dr. Brong, a professional cleaning, X-rays, and an oral cancer screening.

The average cost for this type of appointment in markets across the United States is between $200 and $350. If you have dental insurance, the fees for your check-up and cleaning (including any out-of-pocket copays) are negotiated with us by your dental insurance provider.

What level of education is required to be a dentist?

Here in the United States, each dentist must earn either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from one of the nation’s 67 accredited dental schools.

Acceptance into dental school requires the student to have earned a bachelor's degree (and typically very good grades) in a major that is heavy in both math and science.

Dental school is a three-year program which combines both classroom and hands-on learning.

Following their initial three years, many dentists continue their education by earning one of twelve specializations recognized by the American Dental Association. These specializations require an additional three or more years of dental school training.

Following dental school, all dentists are required to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to maintain their dental license.