1100 1st Avenue North

Escanaba, MI 49829

(906) 786-3814

At Great Northern Dental Associates, PC our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person - with a special focus on how your teeth and gums relate to your total body health. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function and appearance. We're here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a dentist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease.

Great Northern Dental Associates, PC offers a full range of general & cosmetic dental treatments at our office to help you achieve your perfect smile, such as crowns, general dentistry, implant restoration, or dental cleaning.

We utilize the latest in dental technology and techniques in order to offer you the best preventive care and treatment available in Escanaba.

To learn more about our comprehensive service offering, talented dentists and office procedures, take a few moments to look over the informative pages on our website. For additional information, you can always contact our office by calling or stopping in.

Relax with confidence at Great Northern Dental Associates, PC. We're your neighbors and we're here to help you maximize the health of your smile.


A Lifetime of Smiles

Isn’t it time to restore your health and your confidence? Come visit us to set up an appointment.

We provide cleanings, x-rays, crowns, bridges, extractions, teeth whitening, snore appliances, bite splints, root canal therapy, scaling and root planing, dentures and partials.

Meet Our Team

Our team of dental professionals is ready to help you unveil your perfect smile.

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Our Office

We are proud of the comfortable environment and personalized patient care we provide.

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Meet Our Doctors

Learn Who We Are

  • Annette Dufour, DDS

    Dr. Annette Dufour was born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. She moved to Escanaba with her family at the age of five. 

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  • Krista Gorenchan, D.D.S.

    Dr. Krista Gorenchan was the former Krista Ison and moved with her family to Escanaba as a child. She and her husband, Tim, both graduated from Escanaba Area High School in 1996.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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    Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other ...

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    Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small ...

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