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Gum disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth. It is caused by a bacterial…

Can I be too old for orthodontic treatment? Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. A quarter of…

Orthodontics for Children and Adolescents An orthodontic evaluation is done during the patient’s dental visit. Some early orthodontic treatment…

Post-Extraction Instructions Please Read and Follow These Instructions Carefully Each individual reacts differently to extractions. Therefore, not all of…

Scaling and Root Planing After-Care Instructions Following Scaling and Root Planing, you can expect to notice less redness, and…

The routine removal of teeth may be performed by any of our doctors at Racine Dental Group. Our board…

What to Expect after Treatment Because cleaning the root canals may cause inflammation of tissue surrounding the tooth, you…

Endodontics Each tooth is made up of three types of tissue – the enamel, the dentin and the pulp.…

Smile Makeovers Many adults want to change their smiles. Some want to correct problems they have had since childhood…

Gum Contouring If you feel that your teeth are too short, your smile is too “gummy” or that your…

Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material bonded to the front teeth. Your dentist can place…

Composite Fillings If you need a filling on a back (posterior) tooth, you may have a choice in the…

Six Month Smiles – Cosmetic Braces System in Racine Area Fast, affordable, and effective, Six Month Smiles gives you all the…

All Ceramic Crowns The use of all ceramic crowns allows dentists to best mimick natural teeth. Years after placement…

Why Should My Child See a Pediatric Dentist Instead of Our Regular Family Dentist? Pediatric dentistry is a dental…

How Often Should a Child Have Dental X-ray Films? Since every child is unique, the need for dental X-ray…

What Is a Space Maintainer? A space maintainer is usually a metal appliance that is specially fabricated for your…

Are Thumb and Pacifier Habits Normal? Thumb sucking is completely normal for infants and young children; many stop by…

Care of the Mouth After Local Anesthetic Your child has had local anesthetic for his/her dental procedure: Therefore, the…

Our practice can provide a wide range of dental services for your children. Our flexibility in our services saves…

One serious form of decay amount young children is early childhood tooth decay or “baby bottle tooth decay”. This…

What Are Sealants? Sealants protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, especially the chewing surfaces of back…

Brushing • Flossing • Fluoride • Team Approach to Oral Health • Brushing Brush your child’s teeth daily with fluoridated toothpaste: less than…

Prevention is always better than treatment. By actively preventing disease and decay through regular home care, professional dental cleanings…

Studies show that children with poor oral health have decreased school performance, poor social relationships and less success later…

A Child’s First Dentist Visit Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,…

How common are cold sores? Research has shown that up to 80% of Americans have been exposed to and…

Recurrent Canker Sores (Apthous Ulcers) Canker Sore FAQ How common are canker sores? It is estimated that approximately 80%…

Adult Fluoride Treatment What is Fluoride Varnish? An optional treatment that hardens the teeth and makes them more resistant…

What Is The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? The TMJ is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull…

The process of aging often leaves it’s mark on our faces. Sun exposure, laughing, worrying and even smiling can…