Entries by Vacendak Dentistry

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Should I Use Mouthwash?

You know brushing and flossing daily is essential to maintaining clean teeth. But what about mouthwash? Should this extra step be part of your daily routine? Read on to learn more about why you might consider mouthwash, the types available, how to use it, and what precautions you should take if you use it. Why […]

Five Ways to Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Your Child

?This February we’re celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month at Vacendak Dentistry! We love to see young patients in the office as early dental care is a big factor that can help to establish a lifetime of good oral health. At dental appointments children learn that brushing their teeth regularly and properly is essential for a healthy […]

Oral Exam 101

While most people equate their semi-annual trips to the dentist’s office with teeth cleaning, that’s only one part of the visit. During your time at the dentist, you’ll receive a complete oral exam to check the entire mouth for potential issues. Let’s dig deeper into what exactly happens during the oral exam and what it […]

What Dentists Give Out for Halloween

Happy Halloween! For dentists, this holiday is not only scary because of ghosts, goblins, and zombies, but because of the amount of candy that is consumed. While noshing on a sweet treat is okay in moderation, eating too much candy can lead to tooth decay and cavities. So, what do dentists give out for Halloween? […]

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Five Tips for Buying a Toothbrush

Did you know that if you follow dental guidelines to brush for two minutes twice a day, you’ll spend 1,460 minutes brushing your teeth each year? That’s quite a long time, so you want to make sure that the toothbrush you use is comfortable and effective. Toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, […]

Tips for Easing Dental Anxiety in Children

For some children, a trip to the dentist can evoke feelings of fear and anxiety. We’ve heard of many parents who don’t even tell their children they are going to the dentist until they are in the car! At Vacendak we do all we can to make our patients comfortable, however, we recognize that some—especially […]

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Four Effective Solutions for Sensitive Teeth

Have you ever taken a bite of an ice cream cone or sipped your morning coffee only to have your teeth ache with pain? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans—one in eight people to be precise—suffer from tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity develops when the enamel on the teeth is worn down or the […]

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Healthy Summer Snacks for Your Teeth

On a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool, refreshing treat. Unfortunately, many of the go-to summer treats—like ice cream, popsicles, and iced coffee—are full of sugar. Too much sugar can be harmful to your teeth. Why? It all has to do with the relationship between bacteria and sugar in the mouth. […]

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All About Dental Crowns

Crowns aren’t just for heads, they’re for teeth too! As one of the most common tooth restoration techniques, dental crowns have helped millions of Americans with their tooth troubles. If you’ve been told you need a crown but are still unsure exactly what it is, read on to learn all you need to know about […]