Which Easter Candy is Better for Your Teeth

teeth, easter candyIt’s Easter season, which means it’s time for the Easter bunny, spring dresses, baby animals, Easter baskets, and…lots and lots of candy.

Candy is bad for our teeth, and we all know it. But it’s just so delicious, sometimes we simply can’t help ourselves. Our Quirt Family dentists don’t want you to have to stop eating candy altogether, we just want you to make better choices about which candy you choose to eat and how you eat them. We really don’t want to have to tell you that your mouth is full of cavities!

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Why Teeth Alignment is Important

Align BiteDuring your appointment at Quirt Family Dentistry, you might hear us mention the word “occlusion.” This is simply a way of saying the way your teeth are aligned and how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Occlusion is probably not something you think about very often, but it is very important to the health, functionality and appearance of your mouth.

Our Quirt Family dentists want to make sure you understand why the alignment of your teeth is such a big deal, and the options you have to fix any problems you may have. Always be sure to bring up any questions you may have with our Wisconsin dental staffs, whether you have an appointment or call us up on the phone.

Are Your Teeth Aligned?

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Don’t Scare Your Family with Morning Breath!

Morning BreathAre you staying at a relative’s house this holiday season? You probably want to avoid wandering downstairs for breakfast and watching your family turn their noses up at your breath. Embarrassing! Although, maybe not as bad as your robe falling open…

Your breath stinks!

Does your whole family magically clear out of the kitchen when you come down the stairs? Has anyone ever called you “dragon breath” in the morning? Does your spouse shove an orange slice in your mouth when you yawn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have morning breath. [Read more...]

Give Us Your Candy!!

Halloween Candy

Candy is bad for your teeth. We all know it, but we choose to ignore our dentist’s advice, because candy is just so yummy!

This year, Quirt Family Dentistry wants to make it easier for you to pass up the Halloween candy by offering you a great exchange: bring it to us. For every pound of candy you bring in, we will give you $1.00  AND donate $1.00 to Peyton’s Promise. [Read more...]

Five Ways to Brush Your Teeth Wrong

Five Ways to Brush Your Teeth WrongIn celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month, Quirt Family Dentistry wants all of their Wisconsin patients to know the common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth. Hopefully this post will give you some quick tips on how to improve your oral hygiene routine.

The biggest thing to remember is that any brushing is better than no brushing, so don’t be discouraged if you are making some mistakes. If you still have questions, [Read more...]