Which Easter Candy is Better for Your Teeth

March 26, 2012 By

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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Filed Under: Cavities, Family Dentistry, Oral Hygiene

Brush Your Teeth to Save Your Heart

February 27, 2012 By

Heart Health, Gum DiseaseDid you know that untreated bacteria in your mouth can escape into your bloodstream and cause issues in your heart? Big issues too, like increasing your risk of heart attack!

This February, our Quirt Family dentists are working with doctors and dentists around the country to celebrate American Heart Month, hoping raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Our office wants everyone in Wisconsin to have both a healthy heart and a healthy mouth. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gum Disease, Healthy Aging, Oral Hygiene, Overall Health

How to Have Fresh Valentine’s Breath

February 13, 2012 By

Mints, MouthwashDon’t let bad breath, or even just worrying about whether or not you have it, ruin your night this Valentine’s Day. Quirt Family Dentistry wants you to have fresh, healthy breath, every day of the year, and we know how important this holiday can be.

In our last post, we talked about how dry mouth causes bad breath, and this time we want to give Wisconsin residents ways to make their mouths smell great. A regular oral hygiene routine is always the best option, but if you are somewhere that makes brushing and flossing impractical, there are a number of other options available.

Mouthwash

Our Quirt Family dentists recommends that you use a mouthwash as part of your daily teeth-cleaning system, and you can also rinse your mouth anytime you feel a bout of bad breath coming on. You have to be very careful when selecting a mouth rinse, however: many are simply cosmetic, briefly covering up smells without getting at the root of the problem.

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Filed Under: Bad Breath, Oral Hygiene

Five Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide in Your Mouth

January 16, 2012 By

Hydrogen PeroxideQuirt Family Dentistry loves giving you cheap, easy ways to protect and maintain your oral health. In this post, we wanted to let you know about the various uses of hydrogen peroxide, and how your family might find it helpful. As always, consult your Quirt family dentist before you begin any treatments, just to make sure you don’t have any special circumstances that might make this harmful to you.

What is Hydrogen Peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide is a common household product that can be found for very cheap at your local pharmacy or grocery store. Chemically, it is two oxygen molecules with two oxygen molecules, and it appears as a clear liquid with about the consistency of water. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cavities, Gum Disease, Oral Hygiene

Protect Your Teeth from Coffee Stains

January 2, 2012 By

Coffee Stained TeethDon’t worry: we’re not going to tell you to stop drinking coffee! We understand how necessary that morning (or afternoon) boost of caffeine can be, especially during these gloomy, winter months. We love our coffee too!

This Quirt Family Dentistry post is just to help you take care of your teeth by protecting them from stains and ridding them of any discoloration as safely as possible.

Why does coffee stain teeth?

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Filed Under: Bad Breath, Oral Hygiene, Teeth Whitening

Ten Gum Disease Facts for Diabetics

November 21, 2011 By

Ten Gum Disease Facts for DiabeticsMost diabetics have some degree of periodontal disease (gum disease) in their mouth, and many do not get any sort of treatment. To continue our celebration of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Quirt Family Dentistry wants to end this cycle by teaching Wisconsin residents about the seriousness of gum disease.

1. Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss.

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Filed Under: Diabetes, Gum Disease, Oral Hygiene, Overall Health, Your Appointment

Give Us Your Candy!!

October 24, 2011 By

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...]

Filed Under: Cavities, Family Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Our Office

Five Ways to Brush Your Teeth Wrong

October 10, 2011 By

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...]

Filed Under: Cavities, Family Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Your Appointment