Complete Family Dentistry Blog - Waukesha , WI
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Antibacterial Solutions can Help Fight Advanced Gum Disease Infections
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious disease that progressively weakens the attachment of supporting tissues to the teeth, including gums, ligaments and bone. If not stopped, the loss of Read more
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Dental Implant Surgery is a Routine, Worry-Free Procedure
Dental implantation is the premier option for tooth replacement available today. While acquiring dental implants does involve a surgical procedure, don’t let that deter you — with proper preparation Read more
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Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work
One of our primary goals in dentistry is to deliver effective treatment to patients with the least amount of discomfort. This is especially true after a procedure — controlling Read more
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Alternatives to Root Canal Treatment Can Save an Injured Immature Tooth
When a permanent tooth has been injured, our first priority should be to save it. A root canal treatment (where the interior pulp of the tooth is removed and Read more
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Porcelain Veneers: How Long Will They Last?
If your teeth are stained and discolored, misshapen or too small, porcelain veneers may be just the opportunity to treat yourself to a beautiful smile that can last for Read more
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What's In Your Toothpaste?
What do burnt eggshells, crushed bones, brick dust and ox-hoof ashes have in common? Are they things you discovered in your kid's pocket? Ingredients in a witches brew? Funky Read more
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Why Baby Teeth Need Babying
Even though they eventually fall out, primary (baby) teeth play several vital roles in your child's development. Among other things, they serve as important guides for the developing permanent Read more
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Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
You may be considering dental implants for a lot of reasons: durability, functionality and imperviousness to decay. But perhaps the winning reason is how they will make you look Read more
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Proper Oral Hygiene is Just as Important for Implants as it is for Natural Teeth
One of the great benefits that patients with implants enjoy is their imperviousness to decay: unlike a natural tooth, bacteria have no effect on the materials in an implant’s Read more
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Bone Loss Around Root Furcations Poses Treatment and Cleaning Challenges
Although they may appear inert, teeth are anything but — they grow and change like other bodily tissues until complete maturation. Teeth roots are especially adaptable; teeth with multiple Read more
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Replace a Lost Tooth for Looks and for Health
Lose a baby tooth when you're a young kid, no big deal — you'll grow another. Lose a permanent one and there's cause for concern. For one thing, tooth Read more
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Gum Inflammation Could Have an Effect on Your Heart Health
Your body’s organ systems are interlinked — what happens in one system may affect another. An example of this is the interrelationship between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease Read more
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Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures Read more
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When Should You See A Periodontist?
Periodontal (gum) disease is sometimes called a “silent” malady — meaning that its symptoms don’t generally announce themselves with great fanfare (or pain, as conditions like tooth decay and Read more
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Dental Implants Require Cleaning and Maintenance Just Like Natural Teeth
There’s no doubt dental implants are an effective choice for restoring both the form and function of missing teeth. But although they aren’t susceptible to tooth decay as with Read more
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Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
The old saying, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it,” doesn't really apply when discussing your wisdom teeth. It's great if they are not bothering you, but don't wait Read more