Posts Categorized: General Dental Articles

At my dental office in Warsaw, we’re pros at getting and keeping our neighbors’ smiles healthy and beautiful. But what we want to make sure all of our patients know is that dental care for their pets is just as important. Choose the right tools When you decide to start brushing your animal’s teeth, it’s… Read more »

There’s nothing worse than tossing away a well-earned vacation day because you have a dental emergency. Good news! You can stop missing work due to your teeth! How? Let my Warsaw dental office show you. Oftentimes we avoid the dentist if we don’t have a problem. But that itself is a problem. Prevention is key!… Read more »

Let’s face it, nobody enjoys spit. It’s some pretty gross stuff. But to all of us at my Warsaw dental office, it’s one of the most useful and fascinating things about the mouth. Think we’re crazy? Let us explain. That’s A Whole Lotta Spit On average, we produce 25,000 quarts of spit in our lifetime…. Read more »

Even if you brush twice a day, floss once a day, and maintain regular visits to my dental office in Warsaw, you may be causing damage to your teeth without even knowing it. There are many common habits that most of us do subconsciously, and these habits can be detrimental to teeth.   Teeth Are… Read more »

The daylight hours in the winter months are few are far between. Those rare times when the sun is shining, we’re usually stuck inside at work or it’s just too cold to enjoy it. This is particularly troubling for all of us at my dental office in Warsaw.   What’s So Great About The Sun?… Read more »

Cold drinks, hot soup, and a whole lot of pain. If you’re struggling with eating what you want without pain, especially if it’s common with hot or cold foods, you’re probably suffering from sensitive teeth. At my Warsaw dental office, we hear this often and we’d like to help. The Why There are many reasons… Read more »

It’s estimated that nearly half of all humans bite their nails. Usually attributed to nervousness, stress, or boredom, nail biting could even be a result of genetics. However, no matter your reason for biting your nails, we at my dental office in Warsaw, want to give you five reasons it’s bad for your smile and… Read more »

The holiday season is one filled of festive fun, family time, food, and fellowship among friends. It may also mean a calendar packed with parties, days of travel, and long excursions to the mall. The last thing you want during this joyous time of year is to get sick. At my dental office in Warsaw,… Read more »

Several things can keep you from visiting the dentist every six months as normally recommended. A bad experience, a fear of the dentist, finances, or maybe you’re just too busy. However, when you make the decision to get back in the dental chair, you may still feel reluctant. The team at my Warsaw dental office… Read more »

We all know brushing and flossing are important for a healthy mouth. However, there are some other things that are important to do, and to avoid, to keep your smile in tip-top shape. One of the things to avoid doing a lot is breathing through your mouth. While it may sound like a simple, involuntary… Read more »