What’s New at Door County Dental Care

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road…

The doctor and our team at Door County Dental Care hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a…

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are…

You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing for…

Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they may…

You’re doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another infection….

Nothing is more devilishly delicious than hearing someone dish on some celebrity gossip—especially if the “disher” is intimately involved with the “dishee.” Consider this juicy morsel: Singer Katy Perry revealed…

Preventive maintenance (PM) can help extend the longevity of many things we own, from automobiles to electronic devices. But preventive maintenance is also useful for more than tangibles like cars or…

Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, and dairy products —…

When you visit us for your regular checkup we’re examining more than your teeth and gums. We’re also checking to see if you’re having problems with soft tissues in and…

Although Elvis Presley left us more than four decades ago, he still looms large over popular culture. It’s not uncommon, then, for personal items like his guitars, his revolver collection…

While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face an…

You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that’s satisfactory to…

In the last few years, energy drinks have begun to offer strong competition to traditional “pick-me-up” drinks like tea or coffee. But while the proponents of energy drinks say they’re…

Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90’s TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He’s still…

There are a number of teeth whitening options to put the brightness back into your smile — from professional dentist office applications to over-the-counter products for home use. But before…

Replacing missing teeth can do wonders for a smile. And you have solid options for doing so, from a partial denture to state-of-the-art dental implants. But there might be a…

Dental implants are by far the best way to replace missing teeth. But they do more than improve your smile: they can restore your ability to eat, chew and talk…

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his…

A deeply decayed tooth is in serious trouble, and something a regular filling may not fix. You may instead need a root canal, a common tooth-saving procedure performed by general…

After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. And then you’re told you have…

Earlier this season, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick got together with his longtime QB, Tom Brady. This time, however, they were on opposite sides of the field. And although…

Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and supporting…

An exciting new chapter began for a familiar face at Door County Dental Care. After a 44 year career Sue has retired. She will be missed by many, but we…

We are happy to announce that the Halloween Candy Buyback was a success after taking off last year off due to the pandemic. It was a beautiful Halloween afternoon for…

Support Adopt a Soldier Organization Mon, Nov. 1st – Mon, Nov. 8th Autumn has arrived and that means Halloween is practically here. Trick or treating is just weeks away and…

There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people into…

During this time of year, The main cause, of course, is a certain carbohydrate integral to many holiday goodies: sugar.  We humans love it, but so do oral bacteria that…

Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection caused by plaque, is one of the most prevalent and destructive dental conditions. Left untreated it can eventually lead to tooth and bone loss….

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life – except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes…

Along with the gums, your teeth’s roots help stabilize them. Without them your teeth couldn’t handle the normal biting forces you encounter every day. That’s why a rare condition called root…

Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you’re consciously focused on it—or something’s stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are…

If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According…

Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of the…

Locally owned and operated dental clinic is looking for a hard working and personable dental assistant. Door County Dental Care is centrally located in scenic Door County, WI. Our office…

For most dental procedures you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the most part, the mouth heals…

Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you’re an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one…

Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard to…

We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But there…

Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or another….

Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who’s better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor…