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Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Madison, Wisconsin office to make sure you catch any Read more
How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Periodontal Treatment
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Today's periodontal office is a very different place than it was in the past. Yes, perhaps the same issues are still being treated, but it's the way in which they Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Millions of people, around Madison, Wisconsin and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
Restore Your Gums to a Healthier State with Osseous Surgery
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Osseous surgery, or bone surgery, is a procedure that involves reshaping the bone that holds one or more teeth in place, as well as removing or reshaping deformities and irregularities Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

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 Read more
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more
Eat Well, Heal Better after Periodontal Surgery
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

You’ve got periodontal surgery at our Madison, Wisconsin office coming up on your calendar and you’re prepared. The freezer is stocked with frozen yogurt, the fridge is filled with pudding Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

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 Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
Improve Your Smile with Periodontal Cosmetic Enhancements
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

When we think about improving our smile, we generally focus on our teeth. Are they straight enough? White enough? Your orthodontist and dentist can provide suggestions for these issues if Read more
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
Smoking and Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
What are dental implants?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Dental Implant and Periodontal Specialists wants you to know that this common ailment Read more