Complete Family Dentistry Blog - Waukesha , WI
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Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
If you are unhappy with your smile or the way some of your teeth appear, porcelain veneers may be the solution to your concerns. They are a fast, effective, Read more
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Tooth-Colored Fillings - Do They Really Look Natural?
While the goal of restorative dentistry is to return all of the destroyed or lost dental tissues of the teeth to full form (shape) and function, when you blend Read more
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The Artist Behind Porcelain Veneers
While we have gained recognition for our role in creating gorgeous smiles with porcelain veneers, the often overlooked or unknown key contributors in this process are the dental laboratory Read more
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Oral Piercings — Tongue & Lip Bolts: Trendy But Dangerous
Tongue and other piercings are a current fad or trend, but can often lead to unforeseen problems. Piercing the tongue and installing a metal ornament called a tongue bolt commonly Read more
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Dental Implants: Quiz
How much do you know about dental implants? Test yourself with this quiz. Earliest recorded attempts at using dental implants were from Medieval England The ancient Mayans U.S.A. in the 1950s Dental implants are Read more
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What Is Gum Recession and How Is It Treated?
Gum recession is a common problem affecting millions of Americans to some degree. If you have it, you will notice that the pink gum tissue surrounding one or more Read more
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Questions To Ask Before Getting A Crown
It is always good to be prepared before you have any dental or medical procedure. Make sure that you are informed and know what to expect to make you Read more
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Veneers: Not Just for Woodworking
You may have heard the term “veneer” with reference to woodworking, where it means a thin layer of attractive wood that covers and enhances the surface of a piece Read more
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A Future So Bright — Teeth Whitening Facts
If you cringe at the appearance of your less than pearly whites when you look in the mirror, you are not alone. A frequently requested cosmetic procedure, teeth whitening Read more
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The Art and Science of Creating Well-Fitting Dentures
Even with modern knowledge about oral health and how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, more than 25 percent of Americans have lost all their teeth by the Read more
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Seven Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
Periodontal (gum) disease can lead to serious infection and even loss of teeth; but it can easily be prevented. Here are seven things you can do to prevent gum Read more
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Bad Breath? Try a Tongue Scraper
Bad breath can have a serious impact on a person's social and business life. Americans are well aware of this fact, and spend nearly $3 billion each year on Read more
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Whitening a Discolored Tooth from the Inside Out
If you have discolored teeth, the cause is often staining on the enamel surfaces from foods, beverages, or smoking. But tooth discoloration may also originate deep within the root Read more
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What Is A Veneer?
A veneer is a cosmetic dental procedure that we use in some situations to correct discolored teeth, small spaces or gaps between teeth, small chips or oddly shaped teeth, Read more
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The Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Pain Cycle
When it comes to chronic pain, one of the most common problems you can face is Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), which was formerly known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). TMD Read more
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Six Ways to Get Whiter Teeth
Time to tune up the brightness on your teeth? Here are six modern methods of whitening and brightening your smile. In-office “power” bleaching under the supervision of my staff and Read more