Guarding Against Oral Cancer

oral cancerEach and every day, more than 16 people will die from oral cancer. That’s more than 5,000 people who will die this year, which is 5,000 too many. Quirt Family Dentistry and doctors around the country are banding together this April for Oral Cancer Awareness Month in an effort to increase recognition of this disease and decrease its prevalence.

Mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer, throat cancer, and others [Read more...]

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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Ten Gum Disease Facts for Diabetics

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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Diabetes and Your Mouth

Diabetes and Your MouthEvery 17 seconds someone new is diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Quirt Family Dentistry wants to educate all Wisconsin residents on what they can do to prevent and treat this debilitating disease.

What is diabetes?

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. There are two main kinds of diabetes: [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...]