Restore Oral Health Today

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we want to do all we can to help you and your family have lasting oral health. This is why we encourage our patients of all ages to visit our office regularly for oral hygiene examinations. We also want to stress the importance of restoring your oral health if you are experiencing complications with your teeth and gums. We know it can be embarrassing and leave you feeling self-conscious if you aren’t happy with the aesthetics of your teeth. Problems with your oral health can also leave you dealing with daily discomfort and difficulties eating and speaking. After restoring their oral health, patients often tell us that they wish they had decided to make the improvements sooner.

Tips For Successful Dental Treatment

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

The ultimate goal for our patients is optimal oral health. However, that is not always the case. Thankfully, we offer a number of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments that can restore and improve anyone’s oral health. For any treatment you receive in our office, we always give instructions on what to do before and after the procedure. Following them will ensure successful treatment and recovery. Failure to do so can negatively impact the results of the treatment. Read on to learn more.

When Should I Change My Toothbrush?

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry

Do you know how often you should replace your toothbrush? We speak about the importance of brushing your teeth properly, but if your toothbrush is damaged, it is impossible to brush your teeth effectively. Since you should be brushing your teeth multiple times a day to remove lingering food and bacteria, your toothbrush needs to be replaced more frequently than other items. You should be replacing your toothbrush every 3–4 months. It is also necessary to replace your toothbrush after an illness such as strep throat. There are always bacteria that linger on your toothbrush, but after an illness, you don’t want the bad bacteria to take over and cause a reinfection.

Summertime Oral Hygiene Tips

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry

Are you ready for the summer season to officially start? We certainly are! After the winter cold, there is nothing like the warmer weather and the opportunity to spend time outdoors. With summer plans, we know that it can get tricky to maintain your oral hygiene routine. This is particularly important to our child and teen patients. We want to give some tips on how to keep your child’s teeth healthy all summer long. Continue reading to learn these helpful tips.

Can Pregnancy Affect Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Are you or a loved one pregnant or thinking about adding to your family in the near future? You may be surprised to learn that pregnancy can negatively affect the state of your oral health. All of the hormones raging through your system not only affect your body but also your teeth and gums. It is extremely common for pregnant women to experience gum disease and an increase in dental decay.

Do You Have TMD?

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, TMD

Do you regularly experience facial discomfort, jaw tenderness, or headaches? If so, you may be suffering from a common condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly referred to as TMD. This condition affects the facial muscles and the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull. The two temporomandibular joints are important because they allow your jaw to open and close. When they become damaged, it can be extremely uncomfortable and difficult to do everyday tasks like chewing food properly. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving treatment for TMD.

Tips To Keep Your Gums Healthy

Dental Health, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we care about the state of your teeth as well as your gums. There is a common condition known as gum disease that affects more than half of American adults. It is likely that you know someone who suffers from gum disease. If you are unfamiliar, gum disease is an infection that develops in the gum tissue. The severity can depend on the length of time you have been experiencing symptoms. Receiving regular dental care is important, as dental professionals are the only ones who are able to diagnose the condition. Unlike other dental issues, the symptoms often make themselves known when it is too late.

2 Preventative Dental Care Essentials

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

It is our dream for our patients to have excellent oral health. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you and your loved ones never had to worry about decay, gum disease, or other oral health problems? While that is, unfortunately, not the reality, there are certain precautions you can take to ensure you have the best oral health possible. Preventative dentistry is one of the best options to improve your current and future oral health. Read on to learn more.