What’s New at Door County Dental Care

Congratulations to our most recent coloring contest winner for such a bee-autiful picture. She chose the Space Jam DVD as her prize. All of our pediatric patients are welcome to…

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to…

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our STURGEON BAY,…

Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a…

Congratulations to the winner of our monthly drawing. Winners can choose either a stuffed animal or a movie. This winner chose a sweet little stuffie to take home. Make sure…

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we…

At Door County Dental Care, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process…

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored…

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their…

The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss,…

The first recipient of the $1500 Door County Dental Care Scholarship career in dentistry was awarded to McKenzie F., a student at NWTC that is completing the dental assisting degree….

“The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue…

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to…

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during…

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice…

Our latest coloring contest winner at Door County Dental Care! She won a DVD of Charlotte’s Web. All of our pediatric patients are welcome to enter the coloring contest next…

Who said going to the dentist isn’t fun? Every other month Door County Dental Care holds a drawing for our pediatric patients. Winners can choose a movie or a stuffed…

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for…

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your…

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: How…

You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for…

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into…

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There…

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of…

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…

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been…

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits,…

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of…

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to…

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to…

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Door County Dental Care included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one…

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And…

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital…

It’s always rewarding to hear feedback from the troops when they receive our Halloween Candy buyback care packages. We thought we would share them with all of those who brought…

Door County dental professionals Dr. Tyler J. Hubbard and Dr. Regan M. Luders are awarding a $1500 scholarship to students interested in the pursuing education in the dentistry field such…

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no…

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Support Adopt a Soldier Organization Tues Nov. 1st – Fri Nov. 11th It’s officially fall and October is here which also means Halloween is practically here. Trick or treating is…

  What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we…

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several…