Dentistry Blog | North Shore Dental - Cosmetic Dentist in Mequon, WI

Gum Disease FAQs
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.

If you’ve been noticing that your gums tend to bleed when you brush or floss, you should talk to your dentist as soon as possible. This might be a sign Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
The Science of Sugar
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Northshore Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Mequon, Wisconsin area to Read more
Gum Disease in Children
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read more
Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Recognize Signs of Gingivitis
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.

Gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease, can cause subtle changes in your gums. Fortunately, a visit to your Mequon, WI, dentists, Dr. Craig Smith, and Dr. Artyom Grigoryan of Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Is Invisalign® Right For You?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

When patients ask the doctor about who benefits from Invisalign clear aligners, the simple answer is this: almost everyone. Unlike conventional braces, they are removable, which makes eating and cleaning Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

There are so many adults and teens in our Mequon, Wisconsin office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long and Read more
Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Mequon, Wisconsin office to pay Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® Make You Smile
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Many adults and teens in our Mequon, Wisconsin office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process of wearing Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Can you believe it's already September? At Northshore Dental, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning Read more