When the temperatures rise, staying cool may feel like a luxury. In reality, though, keeping cool is actually an important part of staying healthy and keeping heat-related emergencies at bay. Summer is too beautiful to spend in urgent care! These ‘stay cool’ can help you get through the steamiest days and keep you from dealing with painful heat … [Read more...] about 8 Quick Tips to Stay Cool on Hot Days | Dentist Hartford
8 Tips for Enjoying Your Next Dentist Visit | Dentist Watertown
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Your next dentist appointment should be anticipated, not dreaded or feared. If your emotions fall with the latter, chances are you have a reason behind your reluctance to go to the dentist. You’re worried about what your dentist is going to tell you. You don’t have insurance. You’re just not looking forward to it. Your dentist appointment doesn’t … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Enjoying Your Next Dentist Visit | Dentist Watertown
5 Common Sensitive Teeth Myths Exposed | Dentist Hartford
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Painful sensitive teeth are a common condition. Unfortunately, the condition is as common as the myths that can exacerbate and prolong the pain of sensitive teeth (if believed!). Don’t fall into the trap of believing these common sensitive teeth myths, which can keep you from finding relief from painful sensitive teeth. Only cold foods cause … [Read more...] about 5 Common Sensitive Teeth Myths Exposed | Dentist Hartford
Tips for Whiter (and Healthier!) Teeth | Dentist Watertown
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White, healthy teeth is not an oxymoron---or at least it shouldn’t be! That’s the good news, though it does come with a note of caution. Just type “whiten teeth,” into an internet search browser and pages of promises pop up, all with natural solutions that instantaneously whiten teeth. However, all those promises should come with a note of caution. … [Read more...] about Tips for Whiter (and Healthier!) Teeth | Dentist Watertown
6 Reasons Your Tooth Hurts | Dentist Hartford
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“My tooth hurts so much I can’t eat or sleep.” “On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain is a solid 7.” A painful tooth doesn’t have to be off the charts to interrupt your daily activities. It just hurts---and it’s natural to want to know why. We’ve compiled a list of common reasons that a tooth hurts, but it comes with a (small) disclaimer. If the pain … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Your Tooth Hurts | Dentist Hartford
Why do I need a dental cleaning? (And what kind of teeth cleaning do I need?) | Dentist Watertown
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Brushing your teeth twice a day? Great! Flossing on a regular basis? That’s awesome! Regular brushing and flossing is a vital step in the fight against cavities and gum disease, but it’s only part of the battle. Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque, tarter, and bacteria can build up in your mouth. All these factors can create the … [Read more...] about Why do I need a dental cleaning? (And what kind of teeth cleaning do I need?) | Dentist Watertown
20+ Ways to Get (and Stay) Healthy This Summer | Dentist Hartford
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It’s almost SUMMER! After months of cold temperatures, snow that never seemed to stop falling, and all the shoveling (and fun!) that comes with Wisconsin winters, it’s almost time for the end of school, campfires, sunshine, swimming, and all our favorite summer activities. Summer is also a time when routines tend to go out the window---and so do … [Read more...] about 20+ Ways to Get (and Stay) Healthy This Summer | Dentist Hartford
Why do I need my wisdom teeth removed? | Dentist Watertown
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Wisdom teeth removal procedures are more than just the source of funny videos (usually recorded after an extraction when the patient is loopy) or a normal part of being a teenager. If your dentist recommends a wisdom teeth removal, there are many different reasons that your wisdom teeth may need to come out. What are the signs that my wisdom teeth … [Read more...] about Why do I need my wisdom teeth removed? | Dentist Watertown
Easter Tips that Keep Your Family’s Teeth Healthy | Dentist Hartford
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Chocolate bunnies. Jelly beans. Peanut butter eggs. Candy marshmallows. We’re not trying to make your mouth water, we just want you to only remember the delicious candy flavor after Easter---and not all the cavities. That’s why we’ve put together these tips that can keep you and your family’s teeth healthy (and cavity-free!). Resist the temptation … [Read more...] about Easter Tips that Keep Your Family’s Teeth Healthy | Dentist Hartford
Is my tooth infected? | Dentist Watertown
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If you ask us if you have infection in your tooth, the conversation is probably going involve the term “abscess.” When a tooth is infected, an abscess forms around the infected tooth. An abscess is a sac of pus that forms from an infection. How can you tell if you have an abscess? Unfortunately, and abscess is usually very painful and may feel … [Read more...] about Is my tooth infected? | Dentist Watertown
