Complete Family Dentistry Blog - Waukesha , WI
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Persistence Pays Off in Finding Relief From Chronic Jaw Joint Pain
Tenderness; headaches; difficulty chewing; excruciating pain. These are a few of the symptoms you could endure with a jaw joint or temporomandibular disorder (TMD or TMJ). This group of Read more
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Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read more
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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more
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You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
Some things in life are almost guaranteed to make you go, "Uh, oh"—your car won't start, your a/c goes out, or, worse yet, you get an unexpected letter from Read more
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Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more
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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more
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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read more
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more
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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more
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Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more
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Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more
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Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen Read more
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What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more
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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more
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Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
From a dentist's perspective, toothbrushes have a limited lifespan: Bristles can fray after months of use, rendering them less effective in removing harmful dental plaque. The American Dental Association Read more