Dental Tips For Healthier Halloween

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Halloween is just around the corner, and we know that many of our patients, particularly our younger patients, are counting down the days until they can wear their costumes and parade around the neighborhood collecting candy and treats. While this is certainly an exciting time, it can also be a time that added sugar can wreak havoc on your oral health. We wanted to take some time and offer some tips to teach our young patients and remind our older patients how to have a healthier Halloween this year.

Knowing When To Say Goodbye To The Pacifier

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Do you have a young child or loved one who is always grabbing for their pacifier or continuously sucks their thumb? It is not uncommon for many infants to use these methods to help as a self-soothing technique. It is also a common coping mechanism as a child gets a little older to help them feel calm and not overwhelmed by a situation. As easy as it is for a parent to use these methods to help a child during a tantrum or a sleepless night, at a certain age, pacifier use and thumbsucking become a problem with regard to teeth. Continue reading to learn more about the effect they can have on the teeth.

Extra Protection In The Fight Against Cavities

General Dentistry, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Do you find that you frequently have food stuck in your teeth, even after brushing? Or maybe this happens to someone you are close to. It is not uncommon for a number of patients, especially children, to have food remaining in the deep grooves of the back molars after brushing. This leads to lingering bacteria and becomes a breeding ground for tooth decay, eventually resulting in cavities. Children are especially susceptible to this due to their habit of frequent snacking. We offer a treatment solution that can aid in the prevention of cavities on the back molars. Continue reading to learn more.

You Are Safe With Us

COVID-19, Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Many of us are living a bit differently than we were just 8 months ago. We’ve drastically changed our routines, and most of us have put more emphasis on hygiene and personal safety. Unfortunately, this means that some patients have put off their regular hygiene appointments and dental treatments, which can lead to oral health problems. We’re here to tell our patients that there’s no need to put appointments off any longer. We have made some additions to our sanitation and cleaning routines to help keep our patients and our team stay safe and healthy.

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:

Do You Breathe Through Your Nose or Your Mouth?

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education

Do you wake in the morning and realize that your mouth always seems dry? Or maybe you wake and feel more tired than usual. The culprit could be your breathing. Breathing not only provides your body with the oxygen it needs to survive, it also allows you to release carbon dioxide and waste. You have two air passageways to your lungs—the nose and mouth. Healthy people use both airways to breathe. So, what can it mean if you are only breathing one way? Read on to find out.

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.

We Have A Special Treat For You

Kewaskum Family Dentistry, Patient Education, Team

We have a special treat for you today! I sat down with Dr. Shane Conner, an oral maxillofacial surgeon with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (OMSA), and I’d like to share the video of our meeting with you. We discuss how the implant treatment is easier than most people think and he answers lots of common questions about the procedure. Dr. Shane is one of 7 oral surgeons in a group that has 5 offices serving southeastern Wisconsin — their Slinger, WI office is the closest to our practice. Watch the video and you’ll learn why dental implants are a popular treatment.