William J. Twohig, DDS Blog

It’s no secret that the holidays can be hard on your smile. Your teeth are often exposed to greater amounts of sugar and starch because of all the delectable dishes gracing tables at family and friends. But if you’re interested in keeping your teeth free of cavities this year so that you can have a positive dental checkup in 2023, a dentist in Weyauwega is here to share three tips you can keep in mind while enjoying the season.

As you sit down at your grandmother’s Thanksgiving table this year, you may find yourself surveying the plethora of food in front of you. From turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes to candied sweet potatoes, casseroles, cranberry sauce, and of course, pie, it’s likely you are already thinking about seconds…or thirds. But before you start piling things onto your plate, have you considered which foods might not be so good for your oral health? Whether this thought has crossed your mind, find out which side dishes you might want to avoid or significantly limit this holiday season.

When learning you need a root canal, you are not only overcome by the reality of having to undergo this type of procedure, but you begin to wonder if you’re even covered by your dental insurance for such treatment. Will they step in to ensure your expenses are lowered, or will you be required to pay out of pocket, resulting in your saving quickly dwindling? A dentist explains the basics surrounding dental insurance and what you can expect to be covered versus services that will require you to seek alternative ways to pay.

Cavity prevention during Halloween might seem like a lost cause. Why? Because let’s be honest, kids love candy. But as parents, we don’t have to let sugary treats get the best of our children’s smiles this holiday season. Instead, a local dentist shares three helpful tips that are designed to not only let little ones enjoy some of the goodies that end up in their trick-or-treating bags but also keep their smiles safe.

No one wants to hear that they have a cavity, but what if instead of it existing on the surface, it is actually between two of your teeth? How is this even possible? While you sit back and think about how decay is capable of forming in such a small area, a local dentist is here to explain how these occur, how you can know one has formed, and what you can do to avoid cavities between your teeth in the first place.