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From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day …
At Door County Dental Care, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! The doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day …
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages …
When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to tooth decay unless reversed by good oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings at our STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin office. Acids responsible for …
Congratulations to Niko – winner of our movie drawing. Niko won Happy Feet 1 & 2 on DVD.
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some easy steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this icy season. Remember to …
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even …
You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, is that one glass might not hurt your teeth, but drinking soda regularly can do some real damage. Sodas …
Currently, the best way to replace missing teeth is through dental implants. Dental implants act as the tooth’s root, and when a crown is placed on top of it, it will function, look and feel like a regular tooth. Dental implants are alternatives for dentures, bridges, and partials and have …
Many patients may be extremely anxious, worried, or nervous about having dental work completed. At Door County Dental Care, we offer two forms of sedation: Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is great for patients who have a slight to moderate anxiety to dental …
One of the most common oral surgeries is tooth extractions. We strive to take great care in providing gentle, non-traumatic extraction for our patients. After the procedure is complete, we will send you home with instructions in order to keep the site clean and healthy.
We all want to receive the best dental care, but can we afford it? If you are concerned about paying for your dental treatment, please let one of our team member knows. We are more than happy to assist you. For your convenience, Door County Dental Care accepts Visa, MasterCard, …
Relaxation and comfort is our top priority when providing dental work to our patients. Located in every operatory, you will find a television that can be adjusted to be viewed when the chair is tilted back. We offer a wide variety of channels to entertain any patient. If you are …
Our sterilization center includes autoclaves that sterilize all dental equipment and tools, according to the CDC (Center of Disease Control), on a daily basis. Weekly tests are run on our autoclaves to ensure they are working effectively. We take pride in delivering dental treatment in a safe, clean, and sterile …
Parents frequently ask when they should bring their child in for his or her first visit. At Door County Dental Care, we recommend the first visit be around the age of 3. Going to the dentist at a young age does two things: Help prevent fears and develop good oral …