You remember that song from school, right? The one that goes “Your shin bone’s connected to your knee bone, your knee bone’s connected to your thigh bone,” and so on? Well, even kids know from that song that everything in the body is connected – and that includes your smile. In this post, the team at Hendricksen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, your premier dentist in Goode, explains how diabetes impacts your smile, and how keeping your blood sugar levels under control can help maintain a healthier dental status.

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We’ve all done it a time or two or more. With lightening speed, we push the brush back and forth a few times across our teeth and once that minty taste appears, we rinse and head for the door. It may be hard to admit, but some of us have even dragged our toothbrushes into the shower in an attempt to multitask our daily cleaning ritual. There is an old saying, ‘you get what you pay for,’ and it couldn’t be any truer in the case of oral hygiene. You will definitely be left holding the dental bill if you shortchange yourself on caring for your teeth. Your family dentist in Goode, Dr. Hendricksen, wants to partner with you so that proper oral care is something you will be smiling about for years to come.
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People cut corners all the time – eating unhealthy snacks on the go, drinking sugary energy drinks instead of sleeping enough, and not brushing and flossing as much as they should. In today’s busy world, many men and women just don’t have enough time to take care of themselves – and their teeth – properly. But, when you don’t take good care of your teeth, it could lead to major health issues. Aside from long-term ramifications like heart disease, you could end up in your dentist’s chair needing root canal therapy in Goode, all as a result of tooth decay. Fortunately for you, the team at Hendricksen Cosmetic & Family Dentistry have tips on how to prevent tooth decay and the need for a subsequent root canal.
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You’re so excited because you’re finally going to get your missing teeth back. After years of uncomfortable eating and awkward speaking, you’ll be able to fully smile again. Dr. Ron Hendricksen has already explained to you why dental implants in Goode are so effective and how they are the best way to restore your missing teeth; that part you completely understand. He tells you that the procedure starts with a minor surgery where the titanium roots will actually be placed into your jaw. Your only question is, what should you expect after that? (more…)