The short answer is: “Untreated tongue-tie in children can lead to breastfeeding difficulties, speech impediments, dental hygiene issues, and social challenges. Early treatment is crucial to prevent these complications.” – Dr. Michael Bender,...
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Preventive Dentistry |4 min read
How Gum Disease Increases Your Risk of COVID-19 Complications
It’s been more than a year since the first COVID-19 case was detected in the US and since then our lives have changed dramatically. As the virus continues to thrive, we still don’t know everything about it like what long-term effects it can have on people and if it...
Tongue-Tie |4 min read
Your Top Tongue-Tie FAQs Answered
At the Wisconsin Tongue-Tie Center as part of the 201 Waterfront Dental Group, we’re committed to helping parents identify tongue-tie in their infants and young children so they can get treatment before it causes development problems. To help answer some of your...
Office News |4 min read
Symptoms of Tongue-Tie in Adults
Tongue-tie is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue’s mobility. Although most children have their tongue-ties treated in adolescence, it’s not unheard of for adults to suffer from tongue-tie without ever having a treatment in their past. Although...
Preventive Dentistry |2 min read
Time To Give Up On That Problem Tooth?
We usually try to preserve your natural teeth as long as possible. For all our advances in dental technology, we still don’t have a replacement that’s as good as your natural teeth. But sometimes we have to acknowledge that a tooth’s time has come. The best solution...
Family Dentistry |3 min read
201 Waterfront Dental Now Offering Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
Cavities need treatment. Left untreated, they will grow, penetrating more deeply into the tooth until they eventually reach the interior of the tooth, leading to a serious, potentially deadly infection. Usually, a filling is recommended for a cavity. However, now at...
Office News |3 min read
Warning Signs Of Tongue-Tie In Infants
Tongue-tie (tethered oral tissue) is a major concern of parents and for good reason. When an infant has tethered oral tissue, it can prevent them from getting the nutrition they need and suffer from developmental problems. Without treatment, these patients can suffer...
Office News |3 min read
Why Do You Have Headaches and Jaw Pain?
The short answer is: “Frequent headaches and jaw pain may indicate TMJ disorder, where jaw misalignment overworks muscles, leading to tension and discomfort. Consulting a TMJ specialist can provide effective treatment options.” – Dr. Michael Bender,...