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Delve into ‘The Dentist’ category for expert insights, tips, and stories, unraveling the world of dental care.

Dentists Are Doctors, Too!

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There are many kinds of doctors – Doctors of English, Doctors of Philosophy, Doctors of Medicine, Dr. Pepper… (wink).

Of course, when we use the term doctor, we most often mean a physician or doctor of medicine. But did you know that dentists are doctors too? Every doctor has a specialty, and a dentist’s specialty is oral health.

Dr. Lisa Piontek, your Crystal River Dental dentist, explains how dentistry is a specific branch of medicine, and what it all means for the link between oral health and overall wellness.More

Fun Dental Facts…Did You Know?

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Waupaca Dental Fun Facts

Sure, dentistry is serious medicine, and daily dental hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too! And fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up.

Crystal River Dental in Waupaca, Wisconsin, treats our patients professionally and joyfully because teeth are cool. Take Dr. Lisa Piontek’s word for it; there’s much to learn and admire about even the most average set of teeth.More

Dental Care in Colonial Times

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Waupaca Dental Care

It was a combination of bad genes and even worse medical practices that led Washington down the path to becoming toothless.

Washington experienced many health problems throughout his life. And he was often treated with “calomel,” a common medicine at the time that contained mercury and ruined teeth.

Toothpaste at the time was also made from very abrasive material like tree bark and brick dust, which likely continued to break down Washington’s natural teeth.

Many people in Washington’s time had fake teeth, but none were made of wood. And, as gross as it sounds, rich citizens at the time were able to purchase real human teeth to fill in their own smile.More

If You’re Avoiding the Dentist

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We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. We are juggling insurance, facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist.

Has it been so long since your last dental appointment that you’re not even sure how to find a dentist you can trust? Or perhaps you know and love your dentist but you dread the idea of trying to catch up on life with the hygienist while your mouth is being propped open by a tiny plastic jack. (Yes, we think about that too!)

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