Chewing gum gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is this: it can be great for your teeth—or pretty tough on them. It all depends on what type you choose and how often you chew. Here’s everything you need to know. The Good: When Chewing Gum Helps Your Teeth 1....
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How Your Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body: The Mouth-Body Connection
When people think about dental care, they usually picture clean teeth, fresh breath, and cavity-free checkups. But what many don’t realize is that your oral health is deeply connected to your overall health—sometimes in surprising and even life-altering ways. At De...
Dental Tips |3 min read
Grinding My Gears: The Real Story Behind Bruxism
Ever wake up feeling like you went twelve rounds with a jaw workout machine in your sleep? Do your teeth feel like they’ve been auditioning for a rock-crushing competition? You, my friend, might be one of the millions unknowingly living with bruxism, also known as...
Dental Tips |2 min read
The Ideal Teeth Brushing Routine: How to Brush Like a Pro
Your teeth are one of your greatest assets, and taking care of them starts with a solid brushing routine. Proper brushing not only keeps your smile bright but also prevents cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Here’s how to master the art of brushing your teeth and...
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The Hidden Benefits of Flossing: More Than Just a Clean Smile
When it comes to oral hygiene, brushing your teeth often steals the spotlight. But did you know that flossing is just as crucial for maintaining a healthy mouth? While brushing cleans the surfaces of your teeth, flossing reaches the tight spaces between them and along...
Introducing Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute
We are growing! Dr. Chris Peterson, DMD of De Pere Smiles has been treating infants for tongue and lip ties for 5 years now. He has evaluated and treated over 2,000 infants for feeding issues caused by tongue and/or lip ties and has had outstanding results! To...
Tongue & Lip Ties |2 min read
The effects of tongue- and lip-ties beyond breastfeeding: a mom’s perspective
Dr. Peterson and I have walked this journey personally. Both of our children were born with tongue-ties and lip-ties. Today, I want to share how those ties impacted our daughter Audrey’s speech, and what we’ve learned along the way. Many parents say things like: “My...
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“The Future of Dentistry is Here.”
A father explains his family’s experience with their son’s tongue and lip tie diagnosis, and how Dr. Peterson was able to help! This is my boy, Elijah (aka baby JahJah). JahJah was born with a class IV lip and tongue tie. Which means from Day 1, he had...
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National Nutrition Month: 3 healthy recipes with no sugar added!
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Each year, this month is used by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote awareness of healthy food choices and the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and a balanced diet. One important aspect of...
Tongue & Lip Ties |4 min read
My child has a tongue- and lip-tie: a mom’s perspective
Dr. Peterson and his wife, Rachael, have had two children with tongue- and lip-ties. Read how tongue- and lip-ties have affected their family and breastfeeding journey from Rachael’s perspective! When our son Louis was born, we weren’t surprised to find that he...