NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH IS HERE! Stevens Point WI February brings National Children’s Dental Health Month! This is brought to you by the American Dental Association to create child awareness of the benefits of good oral health. This year’s month-long campaign is, “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.” First Dental […]
IT’S NATIONAL GUM CARE MONTH! Stevens Point WI September brings the month of National Gum Care, a time to raise awareness for healthy gums everywhere. No matter your age, you should always be striving for great oral care, and this doesn’t just mean your teeth. Your gums are just as important when it comes to […]
GOOD ORAL HEALTH STARTS IN THE HOME AND CONTINUES WITH GREAT DENTAL CARE Stevens Point WI Good oral health is essential for a healthy smile. The mouth is home to colonies of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, and when controlled by daily brushing and flossing, your oral health can thrive. Conversely, consuming a high sugar […]
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH: BRUSHING, FLOSSING AND MORE! Stevens Point WI Happy October, everyone! It’s one of the spookiest seasons of the year, and one of the scariest things we can think of is having problems with our teeth and gums. Since October is National Dental Hygiene Month, we want to promote a […]
HOW DO DENTAL CHECKUPS IMPACT YOUR ORAL HEALTH? Stevens Point WI We learn at a young age that brushing and flossing are vital to keeping your smile healthy. We need to continue these daily habits in our ongoing quest to maintain healthy smiles for strong teeth and gums. Seeing your dentist regularly for professional cleanings […]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: ADDRESS YOUR BAD BREATH AND BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE LEVELS! Stevens Point WI If you find yourself with bad breath or have had someone remark on your breath, you might be experiencing halitosis. Bad breath may come and go depending on what food you are eating or if you have “morning breath,” common […]
NATIONAL GUM DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH: HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR GUMS VIBRANT AND HEALTHY! Stevens Point WI In honor of February’s Gum Disease Awareness Month – a global public awareness campaign for preventing gum disease – our practice wants to help spread the word about this insidious disease. That’s because it can destroy your smile […]
THE SCOOP ON CAVITIES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM Stevens Point WI Although we are turning back the clock for daylight savings, you can’t turn back time on your teeth. Studies have shown that one in five Americans has untreated cavities, which is decay that has damaged a tooth’s hard, outer enamel layer and created […]
DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT BASICS AS A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS Stevens Point WI If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your […]
SAFEGUARD YOUR MOUTH THIS WINTER BY LIMITING CAVITY-CAUSING SUGAR, EATING HEALTHY AND WEARING AN ATHLETIC GUARD Stevens Point WI Winter is here and if you are exposed to the harsher weather, you could find yourself experiencing more cold and canker sores, chapped lips and dry mouth from the colder, drier conditions of the season. The […]