When someone tells you that they need to have a root canal, do you immediately grimace and start thanking your lucky stars that it’s not happening to you? You’re not alone. Many people who hear the words “root” and “canal” together shudder in fear. After all, this dental treatment doesn’t have the best reputation. But… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry
What is a Dental Emergency?
Nobody wants to experience a dental emergency, and that may be more true now than ever before thanks to all of the confusion and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and dental care. Don’t worry, your dentist in Madison and the American Dental Association (ADA) are here to help clarify what constitutes a dental emergency and what doesn’t. … Read more »
The Oral Health Dangers of Cough Medicine
During this time of the year, it seems as if everyone we encounter is sneezing, sniffling, or coughing. While we do as much as we can to avoid getting a cold, sometimes we just get sick. When we do get a case of the coughs we just want it to go away, so we will… Read more »
The Great American Smokeout & Your Oral Health
Every November, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout to encourage smokers to quit. As we all know, smoking can lead to serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Your dentist in Madison also wants you to know that smoking can have a negative effect on your oral health,… Read more »
Avoid the Flu with These Five Easy Things
Flu season has officially begun and will continue through February, or maybe even later. Nobody wants to catch this ache-inducing, sneezing-causing, and overall yucky-feeling sickness. While sometimes the flu is unavoidable, there are easy things you can do to reduce your chance of falling ill. Join your dentist in Madison in practicing these top tips… Read more »
Give Three Cheers for National Dental Hygiene Month
October is known for a lot of things, but it’s the one month set aside each year to give a little bit of extra love to all of the immensely talented, caring dental hygienists out there. There are so many of them across the country whose work goes unnoticed or even underappreciated each day. So… Read more »
Everyone Can Do These Three Things to Relax at the Dentist
Your dentist in Madison knows how incredibly unnerving a trip to have your teeth checked or cleaned can be for some patients. If this sounds like you, it’s essential to know that you’re not alone. Besides the fact that millions of Americans struggle with anxiety about seeing the dentist, you’ve got an extended family at… Read more »
Watch Out! These Are the Top 5 Most Dangerous Sports for Smiles
From kids to adults, there’s no shame in getting your game on. It’s a great way to get your daily exercise and spend time with friends or family. (And a little competition never hurt.) With any sport, we run the risk of spraining an ankle or breaking a wrist. But you also run an even… Read more »
Fluoride For Your Family’s Smiles
Fluoride is one of the best ways to keep teeth strong, healthy, and protected against decay. But what is fluoride? Who needs it? How much do they need? We know you have questions, but don’t worry… the team at our dental office in Madison is here to answer them. What Is Fluoride? Tooth decay is… Read more »
How to Pick the Best Dental Floss
When you walk down the oral health care aisle at your local supermarket, it can quickly become overwhelming. There are just so many different types of toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste, bottles of mouthwashes, and packets of floss to pick from. How in the world are you supposed to pick the best products for you? Don’t… Read more »
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