November isn’t just Thanksgiving: It’s also National Diabetes Month. This disease affects around 37 million Americans, including adults and young people. Oral health is closely linked to health issues, including diabetes, and vice versa. Along with your primary care doctor and other specialists, your health care team should also include your dentist! People with […]
The purpose of Gum Disease Awareness Month in February is to raise awareness of what causes it and to encourage you to adhere to better oral health habits to keep it from developing in your smile. Sadly, periodontal disease affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the U.S. and at an even higher rate (70.1%) […]
Although we are turning back the clock for daylight savings, you can’t turn back time on your teeth. Studies have shown that one in five Americans has untreated cavities, which is decay that has damaged a tooth’s hard, outer enamel layer and created small holes. Cavities can arise in people of all ages, including children […]
Our team strongly encourages everyone to floss daily, but do you ever wonder why? Well, flossing is vital for top-notch oral health and smiles. It can help you and your oral health in more ways than you might realize. This means that if you forget to floss, your smile can also suffer. Forgetting to floss […]
Whenever we begin a new year, we often feel like making resolutions for better habits and better health. Along with better general health, striving for better oral health can make a huge difference in our happiness. That is because the smile and the body are intricately linked, and a healthier smile makes for a more […]
Root canals have gotten a bad rap over the years. Comedians make jokes about them, people fear them, and just the words “root canal’ summon up images of long, painful hours in the dentist’s chair. But the truth is that over the years, root canals have saved many teeth that once upon a time would […]
Everyone wants a full, healthy smile. In addition to improving your look, replacing missing teeth can make sure that your remaining teeth do not shift into an improper alignment, and can keep bacteria and plaque out of the empty spaces on your gums. Many people have benefitted from dental implants. After all, they are sturdy, […]
September is National Gum Care Month, and we’re excited to share some tips to keep your smile healthy and strong. Most people think of tooth loss as a result of tooth decay, but did you know that losing teeth is often a result of gum disease? Brushing and flossing daily as well as regularly seeing […]
Did you know, you can overcome your bad breath? It’s true! Bad breath has many causes and factors, but it’s important to discover the source so you know if there is a serious problem you need to know about. That is why our team here at Christopherson Family Dentistry in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is happy […]
Do you know what your options are if you require an oral health care restoration treatment to repair any damage to a tooth? If you have sustained dental damage, it will need to be corrected so that further damage cannot occur to your mouth. If a tooth is chipped or cracked or has any impairments […]