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All Things Artistic

At Artistic Dental we have discovered a very artistic patient, Alice Jaenicke! Alice, a local artist and mother of five, uses oil pastels to create paintings and prints that capture “the beauty of life combined with Alice’s love of nature in simple forms.”  Her signature style is bright and happy and now adorns the walls of our front office. Many of her paintings incorporate daisies and tulips along with inspiring word art. She began experimenting with the technique, finding the results fascinating and continues to look at how she can develop and create this style. In addition to both large [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:49+00:00Tags: , |
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Tackling Oral Cancer One Step at a Time

If you know anything about Artistic Dental, you know we’re committed to ensuring the utmost care for our patients and their smiles. In April, we’re taking that commitment one step further and putting on our running shoes – because we’ll be taking part in this year’s Oral Cancer Foundation Walk for Awareness! The Oral Cancer Foundation “is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.” Approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and sadly the occurrence of this disease [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:59+00:00Tags: , , |
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The 4 major categories of restorations available for single tooth replacement

If you are facing the decision of dental restoration for a single tooth replacement, you need to understand what your options entail. There are four major treatments currently available for single tooth replacement: 1. Bonded (Maryland) dental bridges 2. Cantilevered dental bridges 3. Conventional dental bridges and dental implants When you are deciding which treatment to undergo, it’s important to discuss with your dentist and not to choose based on the duration of the office visit required, but to choose the treatment option that best fits your dental needs. Bonded (Maryland) Dental Bridges These bridges utilize neighboring teeth to run [...]

2018-05-02T19:25:59+00:00Tags: , , , |
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Why it’s important to develop Good Dental Hygiene Habits Young

It’s easy to imagine the effects that sweets and sugary drinks have on children’s dental health. Genetics play a major role in a child’s oral health as well. If you have gum disease, it is more likely your child will develop it too. Teaching children proper dental hygiene habits is the most effective step a parent can take to help children learn prevention care.  February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, making it a great time to start, if you haven’t already. For infants, you can start to teach cleaning habits as soon as the teeth emerge by rubbing the [...]

2020-07-11T23:05:58+00:00Tags: , |
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Do Raisins Cause Cavities?

As we say goodbye to another holiday season filled with rich meals and goodies, and get back to eating more regularly, it’s a good time to consider the foods that are good and bad for our teeth. One of the most heavily contested of these foods is raisins, a staple snack for many children. But do raisins cause cavities? In the past, it was fairly simple to categorize the types of foods that would be most likely to promote cavities – those that are especially sticky, and those rich in sugar. Raisins hit both of these classifications, and as such [...]

2018-05-02T15:18:49+00:00Tags: , , , |
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Top tips to Maintaining a Healthy Smile over the Holidays

The holiday season is one of the best times of the year for a little self-indulgence, despite the overarching theme of giving. Diets are broken or postponed, and the glass of red wine with friends quickly becomes two or three. Nothing wrong with either of those things, a little extra gratification goes a long way for the spirit, but it’s also important to keep our dental health in mind. Keeping with your routine: If you’re reading this, you’re probably too old to be given the twice a day brushing lecture, but there are other components to this regimen that many [...]

2018-05-02T15:14:03+00:00Tags: , , , |
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Why is it necessary to remove your wisdom teeth?

We know many out there indulge in watching video of dental patients coming off anesthesia after a major treatment or wisdom teeth removal. Having wisdom teeth taken out is really not a laughing matter, but it is a rite of passage in some, a stepping stone from childhood to young adulthood. While it is all well and good, it still begs the question – why is it necessary to have them removed? As you mature, the third molars (wisdom teeth – the ones farthest back) are the last to develop, leaving little to no space for them to grow in [...]

2019-07-02T22:39:46+00:00Tags: , |
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Dry Mouth Causes and Treatments

What are Dry Mouth Causes and Treatment Options? Dry mouth is a common problem, especially among seniors. It is most often caused by certain medical disorders and it can be a side effect of some medications. It can also be caused by medical procedureswhereby the saliva glands get damaged or as a result of nerve damage to the neck and head area from surgery. Dry mouth has also been known to happen in patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Lifestyle choices are another cause of dry mouth. People who chew or smoke tobacco usually experience dry mouth, because these habits [...]

2018-05-02T19:26:08+00:00Tags: , |
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Why am I grinding my teeth?

What are the reasons for grinding my teeth? And what can I do about grinding my teeth? Teeth grinding, or its scientific term, bruxism, can cause a great deal of damage and stress to teeth – primarily by stripping teeth of their enamel. According Mayo Clinic, doctors are still fairly unsure about the exact causes of bruxism. However, it appears that there are two major categories of instigators – physical and psychological. Physical explanations include abnormal alignment of upper and lower teeth (malocclusion)” and “stomach acid reflux into the esophagus. Psychological origins of the problem are more prevalent, and bruxism [...]

2019-07-02T22:37:44+00:00Tags: , , , |
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How do I know if I need orthodontia?

One of the first things people will see is your smile, which explains why so many turn to orthodontics. Orthodontia is a very effective treatment to achieve a beautiful smile, but it is not only utilized for its cosmetic benefits. Proper oral alignment will also help improve overall health by guiding correct jaw growth, realigning one's bite, protecting teeth from wear, and preventing jaw pain and problems with one's teeth later on. Understanding the benefits of orthodontics may be reason enough to find out if you are a good candidate for treatment. Before making any decisions, however, it's important to [...]

2019-07-02T22:35:28+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , |
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