Category: News & Press

Teeth grinding is a more common problem than you might think. According to the American Dental Association, up to 15% of adults grind their teeth during their sleep—meaning they often wake up with a seemingly inexplicable headache, toothache, or sore...

In the past, if you wanted to straighten your teeth, there was only one choice available – traditional, wired-in, metal braces. However, orthodontics has evolved significantly over the years. Now, patients can choose from a variety of teeth-straightening options, selecting...

Halloween is just around the corner.  It’s a time for spooky movies, fun, scary decorations, wild costumes, and plenty of sugary, tasty treats. As we all prepare for this classic Fall holiday, we thought we’d offer a few tips on...

A significant connection exists between our oral health and our overall physical well-being.  Just because we go to the dentist we are thinking primarily of our teeth and gums does not mean we are not at the same time taking...

Most people have heard of the negative impact drinking sugary liquids, such as soda, can have in their teeth. Here, we want to cover a little more extensively some of the best and worst drinks for our teeth and why...

UPDATES: ***Effective  May 19th, 2021: Racine Dental Group will be modifying a few of their Covid protocols.  Temperature checks will no longer be taken for every patient as this has not proven to be an effective screening tool.  Screening questions have...

Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks The expression “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession connected with aging.  As the gums recede, the teeth look longer.  But not all situations involving gum recession have to do with aging. Technically,...

Plaque and tartar, two words frequently heard during a visit to the dentist, are prime culprits when it comes to tooth decay and gum disease.  However, most people don’t know exactly what these two substances, that are a constant threat...

Thank you to our wonderful patients for recommending us over 140 times and choosing us as their Neighborhood Favorite in 32 neighborhoods on Nextdoor. 🥳 It means a lot to us! Neighborhood Favorites is an annual awards program that gives neighbors a...

Decay, accidents, and sports related injuries are just a few of the common causes of tooth loss.  However, thanks to modern dentistry, none of us has to endure the embarrassment and other difficulties associated with having the gaps created by...

 It’s not an uncommon occurrence to look in the mirror and find you have stains on your teeth.  And these stains can come in many different colors. They may be brown, yellow or even a temporary bright blue or red...

Racine, WI January 2019 – Racine Dental Group, one of Wisconsin’s most recognized dental care providers, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1969, Racine Dental Group began as a dream shared by five dentists wanting to bring the best...

Summer is here and with it comes family vacations, camping, traveling, and exploring new places.  These are an exciting next few months, but before you leave we’d like to offer a few tips and reminders about caring for your teeth...

Bad Breath is the ‘Kill-Joy’ of Social Interaction Imagine sitting in the middle of a date, an interview, or a party with friends and realizing your breath is far from minty-fresh.  We’ve all been there.  Everything seems to be going...

Racine Dental Group is excited to announce that we are bringing back the Halloween Candy Buyback to our Racine dental office at 1101 S. Airline Road, Racine, WI 53406! From November 2nd until November 13th your kids can bring their candy into our...

Dementia affects tens of millions of people worldwide with millions of new cases being reported each year. Although, there is currently no cure for dementia, experts have discovered some steps one can take to decrease the chance of developing this...

Racine Dental Dash - Join Racine Dental Group for our 5k Fun run/walk event for the entire family. On Saturday, June 25, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m. Besides caring for your teeth we encourage overall good health and a step in that...

Racine, WI January 2016 – Racine Dental Group has just been announced as first place winner in the group practice category of the Dental Office Design competition sponsored by Wells Fargo Practice Finance, Dental Economics, the American Dental Association and...