Life is busy. Even during the summer when life is supposed to slow down and be more relaxed, there’s still so much to do—work, kids’ activities, vacation planning, family gatherings and more. No wonder it’s tempting to push off a few ordinary appointments, such as your visit to Hill Avenue Dental, your dentist in Superior, WI.
What do you think is the most common chronic disease among children ages five to 17? If you guessed allergies or asthma, you’re wrong. Likewise the correct answer is not gastrointestinal problems or headaches. The most common chronic disease among our youngest citizens is tooth decay, with some 59 percent of children affected. The statistics do improve as people mature and are capable of taking better care of their teeth. But what really can be done to prevent cavities? Actually, there’s quite a bit you and your family dentist in Superior, WI, can do to help you avoid tooth decay. Read on to find out what the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental frecommend.
As a busy adult, you’ve got a lot to keep track of: weekly meetings, career commitments and taking care of a household doesn’t happen on its own. You need all the help you can get — and you need a dentist that serves all of your family’s dental needs under one roof. You shouldn’t have to run all over town to make sure everyone in your family has excellent oral health. Learn why Hill Avenue Dental is the family dentist Superior trusts with smiles of all sizes today.
You’ve probably had doctors or dentists recommend changes to your diet for various reasons: high blood pressure, weight loss, too much sugar, too much caffeine, etc. What many patients haven’t heard is how certain common foods help whiten their teeth. At Hill Avenue Dental of Superior, WI, our dentists recommend taking a look at your diet before you consider our outstanding teeth whitening services. To find out more, call your Superior dentist to schedule an appointment today.
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When teeth become damaged or lost, it will impair the function of your mouth. It’s not great for your self-image, either. To improve both the use and look of your smile, talk to the staff at Hill Avenue Dental about our available restorative dentistry treatments. Both Drs. Doug Clark are experienced in providing viable dentistry solutions for their patients, and our staff is ready to welcome you to our Superior, WI practice.
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Medicine is a field of specialists: pediatrician, obstetrician, rheumatologist, allergist, pulmonologist, dermatologist, and the list goes on and on. Fortunately, when it comes to dentistry, you only need one dentist to take care of almost all your family’s dental needs. Hill Avenue Dental is the family dentist Superior, WI, and surrounding communities turn to for their family’s complete dental care.
The foundation of family dentistry is the dental checkup. Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark III would like to see you and your family members at least twice each year. With these regularly scheduled checkups, we can keep an eye on your oral health and spot any concerns before they become problems with painful or eventually expensive symptoms.
At a checkup, we’ll clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup; we’ll assess the health of your gums, looking for warning signs of gum disease; and we’ll take digital x-rays to uncover any hidden spots of decay lurking between teeth, or signs of infection below the gum line. Of course, if we find anything warranting treatment, we’ll want to treat with expediency, whether that be repairing a cavity with a tooth-colored filling, fending off gum disease with root scaling and planing, or fortifying your teeth’s enamel with fluoride.
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At Hill Avenue Dental, checkups are also a time to discuss other preventive measures that might be a good idea for some of your family. For example, children in particular benefit from dental sealants. These are applied as a liquid to your child’s molars and then harden to form a solid barrier against the bacteria that causes tooth decay. And if you or your children are involved in any kind of athletics, then you’ll want to be outfitted for a customized mouthguard that will protect your teeth, gums and tongue while you play.
Call Our Office Today
To schedule an appointment with a family dentist at Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, call our office today. We also conveniently serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.
