Last week Friday and Saturday the Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation’s “Mission of Mercy” were able to treat as many as 2, 000 people and they were able to receive free dental care in West Allis. Dr. Tack and our consultant Nan were amongst more than 1, 300 volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, dental students, and community helpers from nearly 200 communities! Thank you Dr. Tack and Nan for providing your time to help many people smile again!
For many people, drooling when they sleep is an embarrassing, regularly occurring event. Still, it’s often dismissed as just a fact of life – something to keep hidden. Your dentist in Brookfield says that you don’t have to continue dealing with this issue, though. As you read on, you’ll discover seven ways to stop nighttime drooling and prevent any related problems.
Is it common for you to wake up in the morning with a wet spot on your pillow from drooling while you sleep? This can be quite embarrassing, but you’re not left to just deal with this problem. Your dentist in Brookfield gives some reasons for why this may be happening and solutions for how to prevent and correct the situation. Read on to learn more!
May 4th, 2018, Connie officially began her second act in life by retiring from Elmbrook Family Dental and the front desk! The entire office celebrated Connie with a bowling fiesta. We all wish Connie happiness and health as she beings this new chapter. The front desk won’t be the same without her!
In April – National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dentists around the country are making it a priority to stress the importance of preventive dental care to reverse the growing number of people succumbing to oral cancer. Your dentist in Brookfield joins his peers in the quest to fight this disease, but he’d like to go further. As you continue reading, he’ll explain how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums plays a key role in preventing the development of another form of cancer as well.
Thank you so much to all of our wonderful patients who participated in our 9th annual March Madness contest. We always have such a fun time with the NCAA tournament. Below are the top 4 winners and the prizes they received:
1st Place: Kathleen K. $150 Bartolotta gift card
2nd Place: Emily A. Custom whitening trays
3rd Place: Kristin L. $25 Starbucks gift card and Sonicare toothbrush
4th Place: Mandy P. $25 Starbucks gift card
When you hear reference made to a dead tooth, you may think that it’s in regard to a new horror film. Unfortunately, it’s a very real condition that is best to be avoided. But if it happens, it’s good to know what symptoms to be on the lookout for. You can also feel secure in knowing that your dentist in Brookfield has methods to either restore your tooth or remove the problem completely. Learn more about this as you continue reading.
Another sweet baby has arrived! Our hygienist Kerrie W and her husband welcomed another baby boy into their family. Dex Raymond was 7.5lbs 9oz and 20.5 inches long. He is a sweet, beautiful baby and we are excited to share this beautiful picture with you! His big sister Elyse and big brother Jude love to help take care of their baby brother Dex. Congratulations Kerrie. What a cutie pie!
Most dental emergencies are avoidable if you practice regular oral care and visit your dentist. Additionally, emergency care is far more expensive than preventive care, so by utilizing your dental insurance and scheduling regular visits, you shouldn’t ever need to visit your emergency dentist in Brookfield.
Today, we’ll be discussing what emergency dentistry is, what classifies as a dental emergency, and how you can avoid emergencies from occurring in the first place. You don’t want to wait for an emergency to happen; your mouth and your wallet will thank you later.
Elmbrook Family Dental is hosting our 9th Annual March Madness college basketball tournament for current patients! (Patients having 1 cleaning within the last 12 months)
In years past, our NCAA tournament contest was a hit and this year we’re making it even better by awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place!
1st place: $150 Bartolotta Gift Card
2nd place: Custom Whitening Trays
3rd place: $25 Starbucks Gift Card and Sonicare Toothbrush
4th place: $25 Starbucks Gift Card
To sign up, go to http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2018/en/ and create an account. Once you have logged in, click “My Groups” link toward the top of the page. Type Elmbrook Family Dental in the search box. Our group password is TEETH. Create your own bracket, and please use your actual name as your team name (so we know who you are!) and pick who you think will win. For more information, click the “How to Play” link.
You must sign-up and pick your teams by the tip-off of the first game on March 15th in order to play. You will not be able to pick your teams until the tournament field is announced on March 11th.
The contest through ESPN is open to anyone, however in order to be eligible for a prize from Elmbrook Family Dental you must be a current patient, meaning 1 cleaning within the last 12 months.
