Complete Family Dentistry Blog - Waukesha , WI
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Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
Sleep apnea is more than an annoyance. This chronic condition not only interferes with your alertness during the day, it may also contribute long-term to serious issues like cardiovascular Read more
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All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read more
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Keep Your Smile Healthy
Here are the easiest ways to keep your smile looking and feeling its best. Everyone wants to keep their smile healthy for life but not everyone wants to put in the Read more
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Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read more
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A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called Read more
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A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more
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What Are CEREC Crowns?
Repairing your tired, worn or damaged smile is an important part of improving your overall oral health and looking and feeling great. However, in the past, porcelain dental restorations were Read more
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Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate. Some of Read more
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Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read more
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Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth. For example, nine Read more
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Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read more
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Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or Read more
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How To Get Your Smile Back
Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, there's no need to live with a smile that doesn't make you happy. Dr. Karen Jahimiak, Dr. Joel Jahimiak and Dr. Cathleen Raz, your Waukesha, WI, Read more
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Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there Read more
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Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances Read more
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We can Minimize Discomfort from Canker Sores with a few Basic Treatments
They seemingly pop up out of the blue inside your mouth: tiny sores that are sometimes painful — and always annoying. Then, in about a week to ten days Read more