Family Dentistry | Green Lake, WI
Here at Green Lake Dental we strive to offer top quality and high-tech dentistry at an affordable price for the entire family.
We want to treat all members of the family at every stage of life. From our youngest patients, who are often only a year old to older adults, we are proud to offer services that fit your oral health needs.
Whether it’s your child’s first dental visit or not, here at Green Lake Dental, we do everything we can to ensure your child has a great dental experience and is excited about maintaining their oral health between appointments which lays the foundation of a healthy life into adulthood.
We are a small family at Green Lake Dental. We all have families – we want to treat you like we’d treat our own family.
Elements of Family Dentistry
We provide nearly every service you need to ensure your teeth are healthy, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Green Lake Dental provides routine teeth cleanings, checkups and dental sealants (which can be particularly important for our younger patients), treatment of cavities, mouthguards and night guards, and any other oral health service that’s needed to maintain a healthy mouth.
We do our best to make going to the dentist fun and stress free.
Conclusion
If you have questions or concerns about your dental health, give us a call at (920) 294-6790. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and know that you and your family will be happy with your Green Lake Dental experience.
Proudly providing family dental services to Green Lake, Ripon, Princeton, Kingston, Marquette, Markesan, Utley, Berlin, Neshkoro, Mecan, Rush Lake and beyond.
Common Family Dentistry Questions
At what age should I start bringing my child to the dentist?
This may surprise you, but you should start taking your child at just one year of age, or 6 months after their first tooth comes in. Be sure to schedule this first exam with a family dentist and let them know the age of the child and that this is their first visit. This is usually a quick and easy appointment where the dentist is able to determine growth and development and discuss ways to keep your children’s teeth healthy at such a young age.
How can I make sure my child has good dental health?
The best recommendation for encouraging your child to maintain good dental hygiene habits is to make it fun! Brush your teeth together and be excited, you can even play a song or count to 50 while they brush to make it into a game. Also, talk to them about why you all go to the dentist and come up with any questions they want to ask the dentist beforehand. Ask your dentist for other ways to make dental hygiene easy and fun for kids.
How can I avoid getting a cavity?
Cavities happen when bad bacteria (also known as plaque) builds up on your teeth and breaks down their protective enamel, causing the tooth to decay. Cavities are usually caused by insufficient daily dental hygiene, so be sure to maintain your brushing and flossing routine at home.
Here are some other ways to avoid getting a cavity:
- Limit sugary snacks, including candy, crackers, and chips (yes, even savory snacks have sugar!) These foods don’t actually contain the bacteria that causes cavities, but are the foods that those bad bacteria like to eat best. When you do eat sugary snacks, be sure to brush your teeth afterwards and floss before bed.
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- Limit drinking fizzy sugary drinks and if you do drink them consider drinking with a straw to help reduce the fluid coming into contact with your teeth.
- Brush correctly – you should brush for at least two minutes straight. Also, be sure not to brush too hard.
- After you eat, try to either brush your teeth, rinse your mouth with mouthwash or water, or chew sugarless gum. These tactics will stimulate the flow of your saliva to wash out bad bacteria.
- And finally…get regular teeth cleaning with your dentist!
If I have dentures, should I still see my dentist regularly?
Yes, you should still see your dentist regularly even if you have dentures. Dentists perform a number of important functions beyond checking and cleaning teeth. A dentist can help a person with dentures who is having fitting issues, mouth sores, and other common problems. The dentist will also provide an oral cancer screening and other preventative measures to avoid future issues.
What are dental sealants and at what age should a person get them?
Dental sealants are thin layers of coating painted on the areas of the teeth that do the most chewing – the top sides of the molars and premolars. This layer protects teeth from harmful bacteria and cost only a fraction of filling a cavity. Sealants are safe for all ages, but are commonly used for children.
What oral health products should I be using?
Every person’s needs are different and some products are better for some but not others. We can discuss options for every patient’s individual needs to best optimize your oral health.
