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Go Valley Kids Social | School Supply Fundraiser
Come celebrate with us as we celebrate Go Valley Kids' 1st year! Go Valley Kids has become an amazing go to spot for Northeast Wisconsin’s families looking for events and local resources . Come connect with other families and join us for ice cream, princesses,...
Sensitive Teeth – A Common Complaint
Does a spoonful of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes become a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are the result of stimulation of the cells within tiny...
Real Talk on Oral Hygiene
Although your dentist has the delicate task of taking care of your mouth and monitoring your oral health, most of what will be done in your life to maintain your smile comes down to oral hygiene. It’s true that oral hygiene can be confusing with lots of...
Missing Tooth Options – What Are They?
Oh no - what can I replace my missing tooth with? If you're missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of the impact on your appearance and dental health. A missing tooth in front affects the way you speak, chew and smile. Missing teeth in the back can cause your...
Dentistry Myths: Debunking the Four Most Popular
A trip to the dentist can be a very emotional experience. Like any appointment, there is the time to worry about as well as the cost and, oh yeah, how am I going to explain a cavity if they find one? The whole thing can be pretty stressful. Thankfully, it’s unlikely...
5 Bad Excuses to Skip a Trip to the Dentist
“I’m your dentist, and I love the career that I picked. I’m your dentist and I (enjoy) the pain I inflict.”- “Dentist” from Little Shop of Horrors As unfortunate as this (worldwide dentist-boycotted) song is, the lyrics accurately convey the emotion that many people...
Oh No – Halitosis (Bad Breath)
What is halitosis? Halitosis is another name for bad breath - and over 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis! Halitosis is most likely caused by bacteria on your gums and tongue, which produces a malodorous sulfur compound from the decay of food particles...
Baby’s Healthy Teeth Begin Before Birth
Will you provide a good start for your baby's healthy teeth? It's said that children are the future...and their oral health-care habits will impact tooth health when an adult. But, it all starts with mom. Teeth begin to form during the second month of pregnancy and...
Good Dental Health Increases Work Success
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, in the US employed adults lose more than 164 million hours of work each year due to poor dental health or dental visits. Not only are hours of work lost, but poor dental health results in poor...
Facial Effects of Multiple Tooth Loss
When you lose a tooth and don't replace it with an implant, bridge or partial, you run the risk of the teeth adjacent to the lost tooth drifting into that space and changing your bite. This can also lead to tooth decay and/or gum disease. But if you have several teeth...
Community Water Fluoridation
The following has been copied from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services website and is no longer available. We believe this information is still highly useful and valuable regarding health and hygiene. Bottled...
Eat These Foods To Promote Healthy Teeth
We love top ten lists...and here's one highlighting foods beneficial to your teeth. Can you guess which food is most beneficial to your teeth? 10. Water...not only the gift of life, but also helps to wash away trapped food particles and hydrate your gums 9. ...
Oral Probiotic…What It Is And Why It’s Good
A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth. And there's a new product on the market that can help. Its called Evora Plus...an Oral Probiotic. This one-of-a-kind probiotic mint naturally supports gum and tooth health while freshening breath and whitening teeth....
Does Your Partner’s Snoring Keep You Awake?
If your partner snores, you can now get a better night's sleep. Dr. Luther recently received extensive training with snore/obstructive sleep apnea appliances. And the good news is... Yes, there is hope for the snorer's partner. No more sleeping on the sofa or in...
Take the Oral Health Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Taking Care Of Your Teeth? Take this oral health quiz to find out... 1. How many times a day should you brush your teeth? a. once b. twice c. after every meal 2. How often should you floss? a. daily b. weekly c. monthly 3. How often should...
My Dentist Says I Need A Root Canal, But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt…
If my tooth doesn't hurt, why do I need a root canal? Good question. We've all heard the old addage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." In the case of an infected tooth, however, it IS "broke" - in the sense that the tooth is injured and this injury needs to be...
Why Does My Tooth Require A Crown?
What is a crown anyway? Why won't a filling suffice? A crown is a tooth-shaped restoration, usually made out of all porcelain, porcelain baked over metal, or all metal. Unless requested by the patient, we almost exclusively use all porcelain at Timbercrest Dental. ...
Straight Teeth In About A Year – Without Metal!
Straight Teeth! Timbercrest Dental Center Have you always wanted straighter teeth but didn't want to put up with the traditional metal wire braces? Many times, adults wish to straighten their teeth but don't want to go through the hassle of the wires, bands and...
What Teeth Whitening Options Do I Have?
With another year upon us, many dental patients want to exhibit a more youthful appearance. Whether for the patient's own self-confidence, a new job, or for a family member's benefit (most often grandkids), we have seen an increase in questions about teeth whitening:...
You’ve just been diagnosed with “Cracked Tooth Syndrome”…
You may ask, "What is Cracked Tooth Syndrome?" It doesn't sound like a very original name, does it? Actually, it's a pretty common condition. And we treat it at Timbercrest Dental Center. Cracked Tooth Syndrome typically affects teeth that are heavily filled, usually...
I Was Diagnosed With Perio Disease – Now What? (Part 2)
You've just been seen by Dr. Luther and he's diagnosed periodontal disease...Now what? Treatment for periodontal (perio) disease ranges from non-invasive to surgery under general anesthesia: Non-surgical procedure called "Scaling and Root Planing" (SRP) - done at...
How Do I Know If I Have Periodontal Disease? (Part 1)
When you come to Timbercrest Dental Center for an initial or scheduled maintenance appointment, Dr. Luther or one of his hygienists will check for periodontal (perio) disease. They check for perio disease by: observing the color and firmness of the gum tissue (should...
Use Available Insurance/Flex Dollars This Year!
As the end of the year approaches, many people may want to use up available insurance or flexible spending benefits. If you still have insurance or flexible spending benefits left this year, consider having our Appleton dental office do that filling or crown done this...
Are Dental Implants As Strong As My Own Teeth?
Dr. Luther and your professional dental staff at Timbercrest Dental Center believe that nothing takes the place of healthy natural teeth. That being said, dental implants run a very close second to your own teeth and are a very viable option for patients who are...
Headache, Jaw Relief From A Piece Of Plastic
Are headaches a near-daily occurrence for you? If so, you’re not alone…23 million Americans suffer from migraine pain, with 44 million suffering from chronic clenching and grinding (which ultimately results in tooth damage). But a simple little piece of plastic...
Best Dentist in the Valley
Statistics and survey reports from the Disease Control and Prevention center has stated that nearly 29% of adults and 27% of children suffer a lot from tooth cavity problems. The worst part is that the cavities arising in the tooth remain untreated until it is too...
New Website Launch
New website coming by the end of April 2012. Keep checking for updates.
ASK THE DENTIST
If you ever have any dental questions about anything…something you read on our website, or something else related to dentistry, feel free to ask through our blog section. Just click on the heading above. I will look forward to answering your questions and/or reading...
WE FINALLY GOT OUR LAND!!!
I am very happy to announce that Timbercrest Dental Center, S.C. finally got the necessary land to start the detailed process of building a new, stand-alone, state-of-the-art office with all the latest equipment and technology. We will be conveniently located about a...