Ways To Keep Your Kids Smiling This Summer

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry

June has arrived, which only means one thing – Summer Vacation! Children rejoice over summer vacation due to the lack of school responsibilities, longer days, and endless amounts of fun. Days are spent lounging, playing with friends, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. Thankfully, this summer, children are able to enjoy more of the traditional summer experience, as last year that really wasn’t an option. Families are seeing each other again, and vacations have been planned. With all of the fun that is happening, it is important that you keep your children’s oral health in mind because a dental emergency can really put a damper on your summer. With these tips, we want to make sure that your child has a happy summer and a healthy mouth.

Important Information About Tooth Extractions

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

Our main goal is to help you achieve the ultimate in dental health, and while that usually means that we try everything we can to save your teeth, there are times when it is just not possible. A tooth extraction could be needed for a number of reasons such as extreme dental decay, severe injury to the tooth, advanced periodontal disease, illness, or effects from medication. Children frequently need to have teeth extracted to make room for adult teeth to grow or before starting orthodontic treatment. A tooth extraction is when the entire tooth, including the root, is removed from the mouth.

Treat Yourself To A Smile You Love

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Teeth Whitening

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? February is a month filled with the celebration of love. If you don’t love your smile, now is the perfect time to do something special for yourself and make a change. Whether you want to show off your smile to a special someone or stare at yourself in the mirror admiring your grin, we have the perfect solution to make a change that you will love. Continue reading to learn more about this popular treatment.

Do You Know What You Should Be Especially Grateful For?

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry

It’s hard to believe that another year is almost over. With the start of November, many of us have reached the time of year where we start to reflect on all we are thankful for. Most of us would list family, friends, home, health, and careers as reasons we are thankful. Can you think of another important part of your life that you should be especially grateful for? We can, and it may surprise you. Continue reading to see why.

Importance Of Proper Arch Development

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Orthodontics, Patient Education

Parents want what is best for their children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that children should reach during the first eighteen months of life. However, there are several important growth and development factors that must be evaluated in each child during the first decade of life. Surprisingly, it is the dentist who becomes the guardian of normal facial growth and development for young children to achieve the following:

The Natural Cavity Fighter

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

As a natural cavity fighter, fluoride is important in maintaining oral health. Fluoride is even added to some countries’ public water supplies, including the United States, to help citizens maintain good oral health. What is fluoride? It is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in the environment. Teeth receive and lose minerals everyday through the enamel coating. Acid attacks the enamel when minerals are lost. Fluoride works to protect the enamel by making the surface of the teeth resistant to harm done by acidic foods and drinks.