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Back-to-School Basics: Don’t for Get Your Smile!

July 22, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

Did it seem like summer took forever to get here? Now that it’s here, can you believe that it’s almost over!? From fun in the sun to family vacations and everything in between, we hope you’ve had time to squeeze in everything on your “to-do” list. And if you haven’t… you’ve still got some time. […]

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Are You Brushing Your Teeth Wrong?

June 7, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

You’ve likely been hearing it all your life… “brush twice a day and floss regularly.” Surely that means you’ll have strong teeth and healthy gums, right? It’s Oral Health Month, and we want to remind you that when it comes to good oral hygiene, it all starts with a toothbrush. But here’s the thing… a […]

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Try These at Home: Temporary Toothache Treatments

May 21, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

You’ve been looking forward to a couple days off. Time to relax, get outside or enjoy family. But nothing can ruin a weekend more than waking up with a toothache. They can come out of nowhere and can be a small pain or a BIG pain. An aching tooth can wreak havoc your daily life. […]

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Is your smile ready for the wedding day?

April 21, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

Whether you’ve just gotten engaged or your wedding is fast approaching, there’s no better time to start thinking about how you want your smile to look as you walk down the aisle. After all, it’s an accessory you’ll wear all day – and for the rest of your life! When it comes time to say, […]

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Here Comes March (& Mouth Guard) Madness

March 9, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

College basketball fans are about to embark on one of the most intense, compelling and unpredictable three weeks in all of sports. When it comes to March Madness, there will be upsets (you know… the ones that will completely ruin your chances in the office pool) and the Cinderella stories that will live on in […]

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The “Seal” of Approval in Preventing Cavities

February 10, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

Teaching your kids to brush and floss at least two times per day is the best way to help prevent cavities. But if your child has deep grooves or depressions on the chewing surfaces of the teeth (especially on their molars) a tooth brush can’t always reach those areas. That’s where sealants come in. A […]

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Down, Set… Smile: The Teeth Whitening Bowl

January 25, 2017 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

Are you ready for one of the greatest Sundays of the year? In the United States, Super Bowl Sunday is considered an unofficial holiday. Did you know that after Thanksgiving, more food is eaten on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year? Regardless of whether or not your favorite team is playing, […]

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Traveling for the holidays? Don’t forget to take care of your teeth!

November 24, 2016 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

If you’re traveling for the holidays it often means long hours in the car or at a hectic airport. And who can resist those travel goodie bags of (sometimes sugary) treats to keep your mouth busy and your tummy full? When you’re on the road, it’s important that your teeth get treated as if you […]

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Who’s Your Dental “Dream Team”?

November 8, 2016 by Travis Wachendorf Leave a Comment

In the last couple weeks, baseball fans experienced one of the most epic sports championships. Whether or not you were a Cleveland or Chicago fan, the 2016 World Series will go down in history as one of the most thrilling seven games in baseball. After 108 years of waiting, Cub fans were finally able to […]

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Dental Sedation: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

January 9, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care Leave a Comment

Learn the facts about dental sedation and how it can help you achieve better dental health! A survey published in the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that 75% of adults in the United States suffer from some form of dental anxiety or fear. For many, the phobia is minor, just a feeling of […]

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