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Tip #3~Lay Off the Lemons People who suck lemons may be putting their dental health in jeopardy. Why? Lemons are very acidic. The acidity corrodes the enamel or outer layer of tooth structure.  That repeated exposure to acidic substances causes tooth enamel to erode creating a rough texture on the surface of your teeth.  This rough surface easily attracts bacteria and stain; which can lead to tooth decay and a less bright smile. … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #3

Tip #2~ Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking Children who still suck their fingers or thumbs as their permanent teeth start erupting — usually around the age of 5 or 6 — could be causing permanent changes that affect tooth structure and jaw development. Specifically, thumb sucking can cause a changes during growth.  These changes can lead to a number of issues, including misaligned teeth, difficulty chewing, and speech problem.  As difficult as we know … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #2

Tip #1:  Don't Brush Too Hard  Brushing your teeth regularly is part of good oral hygiene, but if you brush too vigorously, you can cause more harm than good. Brushing your teeth too hard can wear down enamel, irritate your gums, make your teeth sensitive to cold, and even cause cavities. To avoid these problems use a soft bristled toothbrush with light even pressure. Also look for the letters ADA-American Dental Association on the toothbrush … [Read more...] about 12 Dental Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas~Tip #1

Glencoe's Cub and Boy Scouts collected a total of 3069 lbs of food this past Saturday November 9, 2013 to help fill the shelves of Glencoe's food shelf.  Way to go!  That's a lot of food.... but this will not last long. The food shelves of Glencoe and Hutchinson are in great need.   Personal care products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss,shampoo, soap, and diapers are items most in need of at this time.  Parkview Dental patients are … [Read more...] about Lend A Hand~Give A Can

Dr. Kuball, Dr. Vadnais, and Dr. VonRueden along with the assistants Shelley, Vonnie, Amy, and Haley attended a full day of CEREC training.  CEREC is a sophisticated CAD/CAM system for the production of all-ceramic crowns. Some of the benefits of this technology include:  one visit, no impressions, no temporaries, metal-free, highly asthetic and long lasting.  Modern CAD/CAM technology with CEREC makes this possible.  At your next dental visit, … [Read more...] about CEREC Training

Here is a picture of some of the candy collected during this past week at Parkview Dental.   Children from the surrounding area dropped off over 50 pounds of  Halloween treats at the dental clinic in exchange for a fun gift bag of prizes and healthier smiles.  We want to thank all the children who participated this year in the Candy Buy Back.  The candy collected is sent over seas to our service men and women along with a toothbrush, toothpaste … [Read more...] about Healthier Smiles ~ Candy Buy Back