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Eating Disorders Versus Oral Health
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 22, 2026
WHEN WE THINK of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think of the psychological toll and life-threatening malnutrition. However, anorexia nervosa and bulimia can also be very hard on the oral health of those who struggle with them. Healthy teeth and gums require a variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in addition to regular brushing and flossing,
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Smoking and Vaping Versus Dental Health
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
A SMOKING HABIT damages every organ and system in the body, including teeth and gums. We usually think of lung cancer first when it comes to the harm smoking can do, but it can cause a wide variety of problems for oral health. Tobacco and Oral Cancer Four out of every five people diagnosed with oral cancer either smoke or chew
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Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
SUGAR GOES BY MANY NAMES and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and maltose? Sugar. Corn syrup and sucrose? Sugar. Honey and agave nectar? They’re sugar too! We Consume a Jaw-Dropping Amount of Sugar Sugar in some form is added to 74 percent of packaged foods, and the average American consumes 57 POUNDS of added sugar every year. That’s a
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How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and poor oral health also makes diabetes harder to control. More than one in five diabetics will develop a form of gum disease, which can take a toll on overall health if untreated and even become life-threatening if the bacteria reach the bloodstream. Diabetes and
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Your Prescriptions and Your Oral Health
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, including side effects that impact oral health. These side effects are common even when the medications have nothing to do with your teeth or gums, so it’s helpful to know what you can do to balance necessary medications with maintaining a healthy smile. Oral Chemistry and Medicine Some medications and even
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No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental professionals, our focus is particularly on the dangers to oral health, including unsightly stains on teeth at the less serious end of the spectrum, to a massively increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, to life-threatening oral cancer. More recently, vaping and e-cigarettes
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What Does an Eating Disorder Do to Dental Health?
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals every day. Anorexia Versus Oral Health An eating disorder like anorexia nervosa can lead to osteoporosis, which increases the risk
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Swimmers and Divers, Watch Those Teeth!
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 20, 2026
ANYONE WHO SWIMS or scuba dives frequently could encounter some unique dental issues if they aren’t careful. Let’s take a closer look at the big ones. Chlorine’s Effect on Teeth The longer teeth are exposed to acidic chlorine ions in pool water, the more likely they are to develop brown or yellow stains. These are called swimmer’s calculus. As good as
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Parents Can Help Make the First Dental Visit Great
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
DENTAL ANXIETY KEEPS millions of people from seeking dental treatment every year, and it affects kids too. Parents can help their kids develop a positive mindset about the dentist by following a few simple tips: 1. Start Early As soon as a child has their first tooth, they can benefit from seeing the dentist. 2. Play Pretend For young children, some
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5 Cues It’s Time to See the Dentist
By Kaukauna Family Dentistry | July 17, 2026
GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, and other oral health problems don’t set in overnight. That’s why it’s so important to have regular checkups and to be diligent with daily oral hygiene habits. If it’s been a while since the last trip to the dentist, here are the top 5 signs it’s time to schedule a quick visit: 1. Persistent Tooth Pain or
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