As long as your teeth are white, and your breath smells decent, you probably haven’t put much thought into your oral health. Yet, even if you brush and floss every day – practicing the best oral hygiene possible – you could be missing some signs regarding the state of your overall health, that show up in the mouth.
While there are tons of dental care tips available on the web, as a Greenfield and Milwaukee dentist office, we love sharing our favorites with you too! We especially like helping you avoid tooth brushing mistakes. One piece of dental care advice - dental care tips - that many people overlook, is brushing teeth properly. Brushing...
Many people seem to believe the toothpaste chosen is the most important part of brushing, but that’s not always the case. In many cases, the toothbrush itself is the most important part of brushing your teeth. That is why we love electric toothbrushes here at Cigno Dental! If you want to brush better, you should start by...
Aging and dental care... We often struggle with dental issues such as tooth decay, but these issues can cause an even bigger problem as we age. That’s why it is important to take care of your teeth early on, to prevent bigger problems later. And again, aging and dental care can become a big problem...
WOW. It’s hard to believe that another year is in the books! With a new one upon us, this is a good time to do an evaluation of your current dental health. The first phase of your new year dental health review is taking stock of your current dental condition. You need to know where...
Just as with itchy teeth, itchy gums can be a nuisance or a sign of something more serious. In general, gums are sensitive tissue and thus, sensitive in nature. Without proper care and attention, gums can easily get inflamed, or worse. Sometimes, however, gums can itch for more benign reasons that while not dangerous, can...
Urgent dental and holiday risks Protecting your teeth is vital! The holidays are here, the holidays are here! The holidays are often such an exciting, happy, and joyful time! For many of us, we will get together – communing, reminiscing, and even celebrating – with family and friends a few to several times over the...
Many people commonly wonder - is fluoride safe? In 2014, the Lancet Neurology medical journal published an article saying that fluoride – commonly found in drinking water and routinely used to protect teeth and preserve dental health – was dangerous to the brain of developing children. Since that time, many concerned and conscientious parents have...
We’ve been talking a lot about x-rays recently. We’ve covered the types of x-rays and x-ray safety. By now, you should know the three major types of x-rays: intraoral, extraoral, and panoramic. You should also know that dental x-rays are extremely safe and are constantly being made safer through lower x-ray radiation levels, better film,...
People love white teeth! Many people simply feel they look happier and healthier with white teeth. It’s also been proven that people who have white teeth smile more often. Thus, they’re viewed as happier, healthier, and friendlier too! Consequently, making and keeping teeth white is a big focus for dental professionals and patients alike. Of...