Entries by Vacendak Dentistry

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What Should I Do After I Get a Tooth Pulled?

There are several reasons a dentist may recommend a tooth extraction, including impacted wisdom teeth, advanced tooth decay that leaves a tooth unsalvageable, an orthodontic need to make room in the mouth, or other more complex dental issues. No matter the reason, most patients are nervous about getting teeth pulled, especially if it’s their first time. Thanks […]

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Resolve to Enjoy Taking Care of Your Teeth

New Year’s resolutions are pretty silly, aren’t they? We make them on January 1 only to abandon them when life gets in the way, sometimes as soon as February. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. It’s all in the attitude. No one is perfect and little by little, we can integrate positive habits […]

Don’t Let Your Dental Benefits Expire!

Can you believe 2016 is almost over? This year has flown by, and if you’re like many people, remaining dental insurance benefits are the last things on your mind. If your dental insurance “resets” on January 1, 2017, you may lose the benefits you earned this year by faithfully paying your monthly premiums. The good news is […]

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How Teeth Affect Speech

  Teeth are for more than just chewing. They also play a big part in speech development and confidence. While talking comes naturally to many of us, we sometimes forget how complex speech actually is. Humans typically learn how to talk by listening and imitating those around them. This process involves a number of physical […]

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To Floss or Not to Floss?

If you’ve been on social media at all in the last week, you’ve probably seen a new report that suggests that flossing may not be medically necessary. According to the report published by the Associated Press, flossing, a dental hygiene mainstay since the early 20th century, has little scientific evidence of having health benefits. They note the […]

Now’s The Time to Schedule Your Child’s Dentist Appointment

For just about nine months out of the year, 5 days a week, your family’s schedule is non-stop. Work and school, extracurricular activities and the daily grind make it difficult to fit in routine doctor and dental appointments (though we know you do it anyway…parents rock!). Though Vacendak Dentistry offers extended hours on certain days […]

Why Is Sugar Bad for Your Teeth?

Sweet things are delicious. From chocolate and soda to juice and cake, we love sugar. Most of us admit to having an active sweet tooth, despite knowing that too much sugar is actually detrimental to teeth! But why is this the case? We’ve got the answer. First, it’s important to know that sugar in itself […]

Options for Missing Teeth

If you have missing teeth, you are not alone. Many people, especially as they age, lose their teeth to decay, bone resorption, and different types of oral trauma and injuries. Missing teeth not only affect your appearance, they can also make chewing and even speaking far more difficult. Patients come in all the time with […]

Common Causes of a Toothache

Uh-oh. You get a twinge of pain in or around your jaw. Maybe you feel it “in” a specific tooth or maybe it just feels like a radiating ache. Either way, your first thought might be that you are suffering from a cavity. This isn’t necessarily the case. There are several possible sources of tooth pain that […]

Vacendak Dentistry Has New Hours!

Here at Vacendak Dentistry, we are always trying to make dental care (and daily life) easier for our awesome patients. One way we hope to do this is by switching up our office hours a bit so that it’s more convenient for you to make time for your family’s teeth! The updated hours are as […]

Dental Health During the Holidays

This time of year is exciting for many reasons. Quality time with family, travel and delicious food all make the holidays special. It’s also a busy season and in the midst of gift-buying, cooking and attending holiday parties, it is easy to let your oral health take a backseat. Just as the average American gains […]