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For Healthy Teeth’s Sake, Stop Chewing Ice!
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
THERE’S A GOOD REASON dental health professionals warn their patients not to chew ice. This habit can cause serious and permanent damage to teeth and gums, so what makes it so addicting in spite of the dangers? A Mental Condition Compulsive ice eating is called pagophagia. Sometimes it’s a symptom of pica, a psychological disorder in which a person feels compelled
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Childhood Tooth Injuries Can Be Preventable!
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
MINIMIZING THE RISK of childhood tooth injuries starts with knowing the most common causes of those injuries. Babies and toddlers are most likely to injure themselves by slipping in the bathtub. Non-slip mats are a great precaution! Projectiles like balls and frisbees can easily cause injuries, so make sure to discuss safety and not aiming at anyone’s head. Hard playground equipment
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Can Cavities Spread Through Kisses?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
HARMFUL ORAL BACTERIA reproduces very quickly, which is why it matters so much that we brush twice a day and floss daily. A clean, healthy mouth will contain between a thousand to a hundred thousand bacteria on the surface of each tooth. Without diligent brushing and flossing, those numbers can quickly explode into the millions and even billions. Our Oral Bacteria
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What’s Unique About Women’s Dental Health?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
MEN AND WOMEN don’t always face the same dental health challenges, nor do they have the same dental health advantages. The bad news for women is that hormone changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can all contribute to oral health issues. It increases the risk of gingivitis and gum inflammation, making brushing and flossing even more crucial. Menopause is also associated
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Gum Disease Can Affect Kids Too
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
CHILDREN DON’T HAVE to deal with a lot of the health problems that affect adults, but they aren’t exempt from the risk of gum disease. The harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis don’t care how old someone is. Gum Disease Causes The biggest cause of gum disease in childhood is poor oral hygiene. When plaque is allowed to build up at the
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What Does Fluoride Do for Our Teeth?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance has the same two things in common: it is sugar-free and it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a key building block in our tooth enamel. The sugary or acidic things we eat and drink pull minerals out of our enamel, and we can build it back up by brushing with fluoride toothpaste.
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What’s Unique About Men’s Dental Health?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
BOYS AND MEN are, on average, 20% less likely to brush their teeth twice a day, and they’re even less likely than girls and women to replace old toothbrushes. The good news is this problem is easy to fix. Brushing should be part of every morning and nighttime routine (and flossing should be included in the latter as well). Habits Play
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How Can I Defend Against Gum Recession?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where the expression “long in the tooth” originated. Some people are unlucky enough to be genetically prone to gum recession, but there are several avoidable factors that contribute to gum recession (in kids as well as adults!). #1: Overbrushing Anyone brushing hard enough to
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How Do I Choose One of These Toothpastes?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle is often dedicated to dozens of toothpaste options. We want to help our patients find the right things to look for to help narrow that selection down. Whitening Toothpaste Whitening toothpastes are great, but remember that they can’t eliminate deeper stains or change a tooth’s natural color.
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Thumb sucking Isn’t a Problem — At First
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 16, 2026
IF A CHILD CONTINUES their finger or thumb-sucking habit past their toddler years, it can negatively affect the growth of their jaws and the position of their teeth. A Healthy Habit for a Baby or Toddler There’s no need to worry about a baby or toddler with a thumb-sucking habit or a pacifier. These are perfectly healthy self-soothing habits that help
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