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COVID Update – 4/28/2020
To Our Dental Family: We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. First off, Timbercrest Dental Center will be opening back up to ALL services starting May 11, 2020. Until then, we will continue to be open, and ready to schedule for emergencies only....
Find a Dentist You Trust BEFORE An Accident
It is important to trust your dentist, especially if you have an emergency situation and need help quickly. The last thing you want after getting in a car accident is to be afraid about the type of treatment you may get for your dental injury. A quality lawyer can...
Teeth Grinding Signs & Preventions
There are countless benefits to having a beautiful smile. People are often concerned about the health of the teeth that appear when they smile, but they do not worry as much about the teeth in the back of their mouth. With respect to chewing food and...
Are Your Chompers for More Than Eating? Teeth Affect Dating and Relationships
There is bountiful evidence that physical attraction played a dramatic role in human history. Wars were started over beauty, and so too did beauty calm stormy seas and gentle giants. It's an intuitive notion, and logic doesn't make it any less true: Beauty is...
Benefits of Smiling
A Smile is Just a Smile – Or is it? In the dental world, we know that a smile is one of the first things people notice when meeting someone new. We are, after all, in the business of giving people their best smile and making the world brighter, one smile at a time. “A...
Sleep Apnea Dangers and Treatment
Sleep Apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder because it literally stops your breathing during sleep. Usually it’s only for a few seconds before the body snorts or coughs to restart breathing. But extreme cases can be fatal: former NFL star Reggie White died from it. It’s...
Finding the Best Teeth Whitening Option
We brush and floss every day in hopes to keep our teeth bright, white, and healthy. Yet, we often find ourselves hiding behind a smile we are not happy with because of the color of our teeth. Professional whitening is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to...
How to Keep Your Pets Healthier by Brushing Their Teeth
A cat or dog is often more like a member of the family than like an animal, and keeping them healthy longer is important to anybody who shares their home with one. Most of us here at Timbercrest Dental Center either currently have a cat or dog, or have shared...
Does Your Child Have Sleep Apnea, Not ADHD?
The symptoms are startlingly similar. Children suffering from sleep deprivation caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be hyperactive and moody. If OSA is misdiagnosed as ADHD, it can make matters worse. We treat many cases of sleep apnea, and this infographic...
Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Eating Out
Going out to eat is a great way to explore new locales, catch up with friends and enjoy unique flavors you may not get to experience in the comfort of your own home. Restaurant menus often have choices listed by how good they are for your waistline. Sadly, what you...
The High-Tech Future of Dentistry
How technology is working to improve your dental experience Appleton, WI The other day, I was reading up on some dental technology advancements when a strange visitor stepped through the Timbercrest doors. He was covered head-to-toe in chrome armor, with a...
Sleep Apnea Information and Myths
Sleep Apnea Information Sleep apnea is a strange condition that affects 18 million Americans. Learn about sleep apnea and the myths that surround this sleeping disorder. What is Sleep Apnea? It’s a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or...
Is Botox Right for Me?
Botox is a facial injection procedure that is performed over 1 million times every year on first time patients alone! So yeah, it’s pretty popular. Based on its popularity and proven effectiveness, you may have found yourself asking if Botox is right for you. Learn...
Pregnancy Gingivitis and Your Baby
Pregnancy and Oral Care Timbercest Dental Center You've just learned you're pregnant - CONGRATULATIONS! But how does pregnancy affect your gums? Pregnant women experience increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These increased levels of...
Timbercrest Recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Dental Exams Provides Prevention Because April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month we wanted to stress once again how important it is to get periodic routine dental exams. Dental exams every six months really can save lives....
A History of Dentistry
The Amazing History of Dentistry Timbercrest Dental Center Sometimes people think us dentists aren’t aware about where we fall on their “stuff I’d like to spend my time doing” lists… Oh we know, even if we had a great soundtrack the most soothing voices and a...
The Diabetes-Gum Disease Connection
I was told the bacteria in my mouth is linked to my diabetes. How is this possible? Diabetes and Gum Disease - Related? Gum disease begins when plaque (that soft sticky substance that forms on the teeth) doesn't get removed, either by brushing or flossing. If not...
Natural Teeth Whitening: Investigating 10 Common Options
By this point, you know that your teeth are our bread and butter. Oh and hey, speaking of bread and butter... DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN EASILY WHITEN TEETH BY RUBBING THEM WITH BREAD AND BUTTER? Okay that’s not true, but chances are you’ve seen headlines like this on...
Health Risks of Poor Oral Hygiene
Importance of Oral Hygiene Timbercrest Dental Center Question? What is one of our favorite things to write about on this blog? If you answered oral hygiene, then you’re right! Other acceptable answers include general dentistry, animals, and Broadway musicals...
10 Reasons to Get Excited About Going to the Dentist
Get Excited for the Dentist! Timbercrest Dental Center There are those who dread going to the dentist. They’ve had bad experiences, rude dentists, or experienced a painful appointment. We’re here to tell you there are reasons to get excited about going to the dentist!...
Oral Cancer – How A Visit To Your Dentist Can Save Your Life
Oral Cancer is a devastating disease when detected in its later stages; in the later stages it usually involves major surgery and has about a 50% success rate. Oral Cancer kills more people nationwide than either melanoma or cervical cancer. Good News About Oral...
Cold Sore Season Ahead
Cold sore season is fast approaching. As you may know, cold sores are extremely contagious. More than 85% of the American population is infected with the contagious virus that causes cold sores, and with 40% of the population suffering from recurrent, painful cold...
Still Time to Use Dental Insurance Benefits
There is still time to use dental insurance benefits this year. If you need a filling, crown, etc. and/or a dental cleaning, there is still time to access unused dental insurance benefits for 2014. While space is getting very limited, there are still a few...
Thumb Sucking Habit
Let's face it...kids like to suck on thumbs. And fingers, and pacifiers. Its a natural reflex that relaxes them and makes them feel safe and happy. But, if they continue or overuse this habit, problems can occur with proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the...
Oral Care for Pets
Anybody who has pets know that they are a member of the family. You grow accustomed to their personality and behaviors as much as any other person beneath your roof. Along with providing love and safety, you strive to provide for all of their needs and take care of...
Halloween Infographic: Trick or Retreat
Advancements in Dental Implant Technology
Losing a tooth can be one of the worst feelings in the world. Not only can it make you feel self-conscious but the strange sensation in your mouth where the tooth used to be can keep you from staying properly nourished. A popular solution to broken or missing teeth is...
School Sports and Mouthguards – What You Need to Know!
With the kids back in school and crisp autumn days approaching, we automatically think football. But along with school sports comes the protective sports mouthguard. While our minds don't automatically jump to mouthguards in the fall, keeping your smile and teeth...
Oral Hygiene Around the World
Oral Hygiene Timbercrest Dental Center If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know how important oral hygiene is for us...and you. Coming from a dentist, this might sound like a cliché, but there are few things as important to your overall health as...
Baby Teeth Tips
Baby teeth start to come in at around six months of age and your child should have all 20 baby teeth between age two and three. Teething Tips When teeth start to erupt, some babies may have sore or tender gums. Rubbing the gums with a clean gauze or finger...