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Kaukauna WI Dentist | Can Exercise Damage Your Teeth?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
Exercise is important to good health, but can it have a detrimental effect on our teeth? Studies have shown that exercise and fitness habits can result in an increase in dental decay and tooth erosion. Exercise can impact our oral health in many ways, including: Decreased Saliva Flow: Breathing heavily through the mouth during exercise can result in a reduction
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Kaukauna WI Dentist | Optimal Gum Health for Seniors
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
For seniors, it is imperative that gum health is a top priority. As you age, your risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease increases. Periodontal disease is both preventable, and in many cases, reversible. When left untreated, it can lead to more serious complications such as bloody or swollen gums, and even tooth loss. Even more alarming are the numerous studies
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Kaukauna WI Dentist | One Tool for Better Gum Health
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
Loose teeth, bad breath, and painful, bloody gums – these are among the signs and symptoms of periodontal, or gum, disease. Unfortunately, periodontal disease can also begin without any obvious symptoms. If left undiagnosed or untreated, you could be at risk for irreparable damage to your teeth and gums. The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable. In fact,
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Gum Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
Your gum health may have an impact on your cognitive function. One recent study found a correlation between gum disease and increased cognitive decline for people living with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. While more studies are needed to make a definitive connection, this study illustrates the importance of continuing the conversation about oral health and its impact on your
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Are You Brushing your Teeth Properly?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
Many people are surprised to learn that, for years, they have actually been brushing their teeth the wrong way. Brushing your teeth the wrong way may cause oral health problems. Learn how to brush your teeth the right way and you will protect them for many years to come. The common way people brush their teeth is the back and forth motion,
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Can Smiling Make You Healthier?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
WE OFTEN HEAR that it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown. We’re not sure where that came from, but it isn’t actually true. At least ten muscles are involved in smiling, but it might require as few as six to form a frown. We propose changing the saying to “smiling burns more calories than frowning,” but let’s take a
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Oral Health and What We Drink
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 23, 2026
WHAT WE DRINK can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem counterintuitive. We want to take a look at some of the best and worst drinks for our teeth. Sugary Drinks Versus Oral Health It probably doesn’t surprise many people to hear that soda is pretty terrible for our teeth, but so are sports drinks and
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Stopping the Grind of Bruxism
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 22, 2026
WHEN LIFE GETS stressful or frustrating, a pretty common physical response is teeth-grinding. Unfortunately, it can do a lot of damage if it becomes a habit, and it can even happen while we’re asleep. Chronic teeth grinding is called bruxism. The Causes of Bruxism Teeth grinding during the day is sometimes the result of stress, while nighttime bruxism can be associated
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Defeat Bad Breath with a Tongue Scraper
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 22, 2026
ONE OF THE MAIN things people overlook about a daily oral hygiene routine is cleaning their tongues. That’s right, it doesn’t stop with brushing twice a day for two minutes with a soft-bristled brush and flossing daily. The rough surface of the tongue makes it the perfect place for all kinds of bacteria to hide and build up. Among other things,
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What Are Dental Implants?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 22, 2026
MODERN DENTISTRY IS incredible. Tooth decay, accidents, and injuries that once would have left someone with a gap in their smile that they could never fill can now be treated so that everything looks and works about as good as new. In many cases, those teeth can even be saved through root canal therapy. When that isn’t possible, dental implants are
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