November Is TMJ Awareness Month

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, TMD

November is TMJ Awareness Month, a time dedicated to making more people familiar with TMJ and TMD. If you don’t already know, TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which is the ball and socket joint that attaches the lower jaw to the base of the skull. If you place your fingers on the back of your jaw near your ear and open your mouth you can feel the temporomandibular joint move. You may also hear the term TMD, which refers to temporomandibular joint disorder. TMJ and TMD are often used interchangeably to refer to this condition.

The Best Time To Schedule An Appointment Is Now!

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, Restorative Dentistry

When was the last time you and your loved ones visited our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, you are due! We know that life is busy, and it can seem like the to-do list just keeps growing and growing. However, we highly encourage you to make your family’s oral health a priority, even when you have a lot going on. Read on to learn why now is a great time to schedule an appointment in our office.

Facts About Dental Crowns

Crowns, Emergency Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry

One of the most common treatments that we perform, other than a filling, is a dental crown. If we recommended a dental crown to you during your last visit, we recommend scheduling your appointment today. We know that it can be intimidating when we recommend a dental treatment, especially if you have never experienced the process before. However, delaying treatment can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Read on to learn more about getting a dental crown and the reasons we may recommend this treatment.

How To Seal Away Tooth Decay

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

It can be challenging for some of our patients to maintain an oral hygiene routine that helps prevent tooth decay from developing. This is particularly true for our young patients. If you have a child in your life, you may be familiar with the difficulty they often experience when brushing their teeth. Some children focus solely on the front teeth and forget to brush their back teeth. Other children chew and bite on their toothbrushes, not really accomplishing much of anything. We know parents are passionate about teaching proper oral hygiene, not only to create lasting habits but also to help prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions children experience. We want to share one common dental treatment that can help protect your children’s teeth. Read on to learn more.

Are Dental Implants Right For You?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Are you interested in learning more about dental implants for yourself or a loved one but concerned you may not be a candidate for treatment? Dental implants are needed when the tooth structure as well as the tooth root are severely damaged or have been removed. Even if you don’t need a tooth replacement at this time, it is better to be informed and prepared should the need arise suddenly.

Benefits Of Children Receiving Early Orthodontic Treatment

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Orthodontics, Patient Education, Pediatric Dentistry

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we frequently recommend that children ages seven and older receive an evaluation for orthodontic treatment. For many years, it was commonplace for only young teens to receive orthodontic treatment, so some parents are alarmed when their children are being recommended for orthodontic treatment. Over the past many years, we have learned that early orthodontic treatment provides many benefits. It is known as two-phase orthodontic treatment.