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

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

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

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

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.

Why Wait When You Can Start Today?

Do you dream of making a change to your smile? If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, there is no better time to inquire about the treatments we offer. With the new year right around the corner, it is a great time to start fresh and get the smile of your dreams. We offer several restorative and cosmetic dental treatments that can give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Keep reading to learn more about how we can improve your smile.

Are You Hurting Your Teeth Without Even Knowing It?

Would you be surprised to learn that your tooth enamel is the strongest substance in your body? Your tooth enamel is the outer covering that protects the insides of your teeth. If damaged, it can lead to problems like tooth sensitivity, decay, and cracked and broken teeth. There are simple changes you can make to your dental habits that will help protect your enamel and your oral health. Continue reading to learn more.

Dealing With Sensitive Teeth

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we want you to be free from issues with your oral health. Between appointments, it is important to evaluate your oral health to determine if you are seeing any warning signs that may indicate any problems. One issue you may experience is tooth sensitivity. You may feel this when you eat foods that are extremely hot or cold, such as ice cream or coffee. While experiencing tooth sensitivity on occasion can be normal, if you are regularly experiencing this issue it may indicate a problem.

Follow After-Treatment Directions

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we want our patients to have successful dental treatments. When we recommend a dental treatment, we stress the importance of scheduling your treatment in a timely manner to help prevent decay from progressing further. When you arrive for treatment, we will explain what to expect during treatment and will give specific recovery directions. Procedures such as dental fillings will not have as detailed instructions as patients who are receiving dental implants or a root canal. No matter if you are visiting us for a filling or an implant, it is important to follow our after treatment directions.

Why Does My Breath Smell Like That?

Do you feel self-conscious about the smell of your breath? Do you find yourself keeping your distance when speaking to others? It is not uncommon to experience bad breath from time to time, especially after eating certain foods such as garlic and onions. Usually the problem is resolved once you are able to rush and floss your teeth. The problem becomes more serious when you experience frequent bad breath and you are not sure of the cause. Persistent breath issues can be a warning that something is wrong with your oral health. Continue reading to learn more about what can cause bad breath.

Dental Emergency Tips

We hope that you are having an amazing summer spending time doing your favorite activities. With any activity, there is always the potential for an accident or emergency to happen. Even something as simple as a stumble or bump can cause damage to your teeth and mouth. A dental injury can range from something simple such as a bite on the tongue to something as severe as the loss of a tooth. The most important thing to do when dealing with any form of emergency is to remain calm and access the situation. We want to help you be prepared if you should encounter a dental emergency this summer.