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...
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The effects of tongue and lip-ties beyond breastfeeding: 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 daughter Audrey’s speech, from Rachael’s perspective! One of the most common things I hear from people when discussing tongue and...
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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...
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 on July 22, 2018, we were not surprised to...
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How To Help Your Child Have A Successful Dental Visit
April is National Oral Health Month, which is a wonderful time to schedule your child’s dental visit! Going to the dentist for the first time can be a scary thing for a young child, so we’ve put together a few tips to ensure a successful visit! Talk about the...
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How Nutrition Impacts Your Oral Health
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Most of us have heard by now that a nutritious diet can have positive impacts on our overall health, but does that include our oral health? WHY YES, YES IT DOES! The staff at De Pere Smiles is always striving to...
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How Dr. Peterson’s personal experience led him to a passion for infant frenectomies
By now you’ve probably heard the news: Dr. Peterson now offers infant frenectomies to patients with a tongue and/or lip tie using the Solea Laser! As discussed in the article below (link at the bottom of the page) written by the Times Villager, Dr....