Complete Family Dentistry Blog - Waukesha , WI
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Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. Â The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for Read more
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Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
Dental implants are known for their durability as well as life-like beauty. Thanks to their unique construction and ability to integrate with bone, they have a very high success Read more
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What Can I Gain with Dental Implants?
As a species, humans can be a little image conscious (some might argue obsessed). When a puma, mountain lion, black bear or cheetah loses a tooth, their first thought is Read more
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3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing Read more
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Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors Read more
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Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read more
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The Advantages of CEREC Crowns
Find out how you could get a dental crown in just one visit. Getting dental crowns often seems like quite the process, and we all know how hectic everyone’s schedules already Read more
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Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in four Read more
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A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
A blow to the face can result in a variety of injuries to your jaws and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that join the lower jaw to the skull. Only Read more
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Understanding the Benefits - and Limitations - of Dental Insurance
Most of us think of insurance as a means to protect us and our families from unforeseen loss. While that’s the general definition, some insurance plans — like dental Read more
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Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could Read more
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Let Root Canals Relieve Your Pain
Sometimes the suggestion of "If you ignore something, it'll go away" is good advice to heed. When it comes to dealing with a toothache, however, this approach isn't advised by Read more
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There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. Read more
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FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s Read more
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Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute Read more
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Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at Read more