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.

Watch This Video To See How TMD Treatment Can Change Your Life!

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, TMD

Did you know that we treat patients who suffer from TMD? If you are unfamiliar, TMD — also known as temporomandibular joint disorder — is a common condition that leaves patients with chronic issues that affect the muscles of the face and the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge that connects the jaw to the skull. You can feel this joint by touching the back of your jaw, near the ear and opening and closing your mouth. We recently had a patient who visited our office for a routine appointment and learned that we treated TMD. Thanks to our treatment recommendations, she now lives pain free! Click here to see a short video of her story and learn more about how we can help you!

The Benefits Of Choosing An Out-Of-Network Dentist

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, New Patients, Patient Education

Has our practice been recommended to you, but you have yet to schedule an appointment because we are out-of-network with your insurance company? Or do you not have insurance, and you have been hesitating to visit the dentist because you are afraid of the out-of-pocket expenses? Dental insurance is a wonderful option for people, but a lack of insurance or our practice being out-of-network does not mean that we cannot provide the services you need. In fact, many times our patients who have dental insurance are limited to accepting the care the insurance will pay for instead of the treatments they truly need.

Patients Travel To Us For Quality Dental Care

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, Pediatric Dentistry

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we could not be happier to welcome patients from all over. In fact, one of our patients drives three hours to visit us! Well, to be honest, we don’t know if he is coming to see the dental team or to visit with the office comfort dog, Gibbs. As you can see in the pictures, they seem like the best of friends! We are truly honored that we have patients who travel such a far distance to receive dental treatment from our team.

Is A Cracked Tooth Really That Serious?

Emergency Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

We want to do everything we can to help our patients avoid a dental emergency. We know that sometimes emergencies are out of our control, but other times we do not help the state of our oral health by making bad choices, such as avoiding routine examinations. While there are many different dental emergencies that can occur, one in particular requires an immediate visit to our office — a cracked tooth. Read on to learn more about why a cracked tooth should never be ignored.

Is Your Child Breathing Properly? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, Pediatric Dentistry

Do you have a child who appears to be a mouth breather, or are you concerned about your child’s breathing habits? Does your child experience frequent ear infections, sinus infections, allergies, asthma attacks, or acid reflux? If you answered yes, there is a chance your child has an obstructed airway and poor facial development. While we know this can be alarming, we are here to tell you that we can help!

Importance Of Caring For Teeth When You Are Under The Weather

Dental Health, General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

We don’t know about you, but we can’t believe the holiday season has ended and we have started 2023! Being that we are in Wisconsin, we have our fair share of snow storms to last us through the winter and beyond. Aside from the snow, one of the other problems that occurs during the winter is illness. While we all know how to protect ourselves from illness, some germs still manage to sneak into our bodies. We want to share the importance of continuing to care for your oral health even when you are feeling under the weather. Failure to care for your teeth properly can lead to major consequences in the future.

How To Help A Nervous Child Feel Better About The Dentist

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

We know and understand that many of our patients have strong feelings about visiting our office. Dental nervousness and anxiety are very real emotions for some of our adult patients. If our adult patients feel this way, imagine how some children feel when they visit the dentist, especially if they need a restorative treatment. We want to share some helpful tips on ways to help your young loved one feel comfortable before visiting our office for their treatment. Continue reading to learn more.

Bad Habits That Can Affect Oral Health

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we want to help our patients achieve optimal oral health. Unfortunately, there are times when patients do not help themselves in achieving this goal. Certain habits can negatively affect your teeth and mouth. Even patients who have beautiful, clean teeth succumb to harmful dental habits from time to time. We want to take a moment and share some habits that you may not realize are affecting your teeth.