Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day!
The Dental Benefits of Eating Cheese
Wisconsinites love eating cheese and we love producing cheese. In fact, Wisconsin accounts for the nation’s largest production of cheese! In 2017, Wisconsin made 3.17 billion pounds, topping #2 California’s 2.51 billion.
But did you know that cheese is also a good snack...
Sports-Related Tooth Injuries
Can a Knocked-Out Tooth Be Reinserted?
Sometimes, a knocked-out permanent tooth can be reinserted in the mouth by a dentist. However, many times there is too much damage to the tooth’s roots, surrounding teeth, or gums to successfully reinsert the tooth. This leads to the need for...
What Causes Bad Breath?
Patients often ask what causes bad breath. Bad breath causes more implications than just offending those around you. It can be an indication of improper oral hygiene techniques or even larger issues such as health and wellness concerns.
Bad breath can be caused by something as simple...
Is Lip Balm Good for You?
Your lips are just as susceptible to the sun’s rays as your skin. As a dentist, I frequently see patients with dry and flaky patches on their lower lips that do not quickly improve after treatment with lip balm or petroleum jelly. When these patches are...