At Lakeshore Family Dentistry, we use digital x-rays every day. The new digital version emits less radiation than ever before. But anytime you’re talking about x-rays and radiation, moms and dads (especially moms like me) get a little nervous. So let’s take a closer look at the issue. Digital x-rays rely on an electronic sensor …
Let me state, first and foremost, that I am a huge fan of teeth whitening. We perform it every day at Lakeshore Family Dentistry, and it yields many positive results. I can’t say enough about how it improves your smile, self-confidence, an overall demeanor. That being said, I need to hold up the warning flag: …
As a local family dentist, I have to admit this time of year scares me. King-sized candy bars, rock hard Tootsie Rolls and giant gumballs are collected in good fun by little ones on Halloween. But, this type of candy wreaks havoc on their teeth. I’d like to show you just how bad these treats …
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This Halloween, Lakeshore Family Dentistry at 7155 N Port Washington Rd is encouraging young 2013 trick-or-treaters in the Glendale area to trade in their hard and sticky Halloween candy. It’s the hard, sticky and chewy candy that hurts teeth the most as it gets stuck into the pits and grooves of teeth. Examples of hard …
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For many parents at work, panic sets in when a call from the school office includes the words “accident” and “your child’s tooth.” Knowing what steps to take in the first few hours after the incident – and what to do with the knocked out, or as dentists refer to as an avulsed tooth – …
When playing a contact sport, it’s only a manner of time before someone’s mouth connects with a bat, ball, helmet or elbow. It is estimated that more than 200,000 oral injuries can by prevented each year just by wearing protective mouth gear when participating in practice or a game. This is the main reason why the …
Ahhh, summertime. Cavities’ favorite season! Sugary treats combined with a slackened tooth brushing routine. While summer is a great time to ease up on busy schedules, there are some very important reasons why your kids shouldn’t take a break from good dental hygiene. And, why it’s important to offer them some tasty alternatives to sugar-laden …
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Forty-seven seconds, one time per day. That’s the average time people spend brushing their teeth – about a quarter of the time that is actually needed to do the job well. This is why I recommend that all my patients use an electric toothbrush over a manual one. It quickly covers more area and reaches …
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