Making Dental Appointments Easy for Kids
Preventive CareHere are our additions to these great tips from the Delta Dental Tooth Fairy:1) Make their first trip to the dentist around their first birthday. Kids who get used to dental visits as young toddlers have an easier time than kids who…
4 Myths About Gum Disease
Dental Care Tips, Preventive Care1) Gum Disease is uncommon.Gum disease is actually very common. According to the CDC, half of all adults over 30 have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is an infection of the tissue surrounding the teeth. It is caused by plaque,…
Dental Health Myths
General Dentistry, Preventive CareDental health changes as you age. Bone loss and gum disease can affect your quality of life. Here are two common myths about dental health and aging:
Myth One: It doesn’t matter if I get calcium from my food or from supplements—it’s…
Pregnancy and Oral Health-What Expectant Moms Need to Know
Preventive CarePregnancy affects the whole body and it's important for expectant moms to take good care of their dental health. Elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone can cause gum tissues to overreact to plaque. "Pregnancy gingivitis" appears as…
TMJ and Dental Appointments
General Dentistry, Preventive Care Do you experience clicking in your jaw when you yawn? Or experience difficulty holding your mouth open for dental cleanings? You could be experiencing a TMJ disorder and not realize it.The Temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are…
Dry Mouth and Dental Care
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareWhat you need to know about Dry MouthDry Mouth has a number of causes:Medication (including many common prescriptions for blood pressure, depression, asthma, and other conditions)
Diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome, diabetes, and…
Senior Citizens and Dental Care
Dental Care Tips, Preventive Care Dental health is a reflection of overall health, and this becomes especially true later in life. Seniors and the elderly frequently face oral diseases due to chronic conditions or poor habits earlier in life (such as smoking or…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareEveryone knows that brushing your teeth is a vitally important part of oral hygiene, but how much do you know about the brush you're using? Many people use toothbrushes for far longer than they should. In most cases they should be replaced…
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Whole Body
General Dentistry, Preventive CareJust as the amount of confidence you have in your smile affects the way you live your life, the health of your smile affects the health of your whole body. If you’re still having trouble remembering to brush and floss twice a day, perhaps…
Dr. Sheila Vacendak to Attend Staffileno Head and Neck Cancer Symposium in Chicago, IL
Office News, Preventive Care, UncategorizedNext Friday, January 17, 2014, Dr. Sheila Vacendak is attending the Staffileno Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: The Essential Role of the Dental Professional in Chicago, IL.This symposium will feature educational sessions on all aspects of…
Early Detection of Oral Cancer is the Best Defense
Preventive CareDedicated to Your Overall Health
Just as the amount of confidence you have in your smile affects the way you live your life, the health of your smile affects the health of your whole body. At Vacendak Dentistry, we look at more than just…