Sometimes it can be difficult to find a dentist that understands that you have unique needs. This is especially true if you have a condition that puts you at higher risk of developing dental disease, including Type I and Type II diabetes. Whether you’ve been going to the dentist regularly or it’s been a few years, your dentist wants you to know that they take diabetes and dental care very seriously.

To learn how your dentist takes the extra initiative to help patients with diabetes, keep reading!

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When we think about caring for our oral health, we usually think about brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and making regular visits to our dentist. But when was the last time you considered making adjustments to your diet? Did you ever stop to think that the foods you eat and the supplements you take can make a difference?

Today, your dentist offers five vitamins for teeth and gums that can really give you a healthy advantage against bacteria.

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Teeth whitening has gotten incredibly popular over the years. While more and more dental practices are offering in-office whitening to help patients remove stubborn stains from their smile, not all whitening treatments are created equal. If you’re looking for the quickest and most effective solution to getting your smile ready for the school year or that big interview coming up, look no further than Boost! Whitening.

Keep reading to learn the many advantages you can expect from in-office whitening!

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You may be thinking it’s been amazing these past few weeks. The summer sun has been shining and the kids love playing outside with the family. They’ve been spending time with friends and staying active. But now with the school year just around the corner, there isn’t much time left to confirm that their mouths are healthy and ready for yearbook photos.

That’s why your children’s dentist in Lincoln wanted to offer four reasons why it’s better to get them checked out now rather than after the school year begins.

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With summer in full swing, your children are going to need some nourishing snacks to keep them going through the hot days and daily activities! While giving them healthy and balanced meals is important to their oral and overall health, we understand that they’re going to want snacks before their next meal.

To ensure they keep their oral health in check, as well as have a fun time, your children’s dentist in Lincoln has a few healthy snack ideas worth considering. We think you and your children will find them fun to make!

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Weddings always come with their fair share of long-term planning. Choosing a location, sending out invitations, picking a catering company, and many other decisions take up a ton of your time. When was the last time you considered planning for your appearance, besides which suit or wedding dress to pick? If you’re like most couples and intend on having a professional photographer present, consider these steps on getting your smile “wedding-ready!”

Today, we’ll discuss the best steps to take and how a smile makeover can make a huge difference!

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It’s unfortunate, but some dental practices will push patients to receive multiple treatments, even if they don’t necessarily need them. As a result, they end up getting cosmetic treatments they didn’t want. They may receive dental crowns when all they truly needed was a simple filling. This only costs the patient more money and time in the dental chair, even when their oral health was fine to begin with.

When you visit us, your dental office in Lincoln, you’ll quickly learn that “we treat you like family”  is our philosophy.

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Thanks to the continuing innovation of clear aligners from Invisalign, patients with more and more complex misalignment issues can pursue orthodontics without the need for traditional metal braces. However, patients need to take a few factors into consideration before they can get started. In some cases, traditional braces can still be the most effective treatment option for orthodontics, but Invisalign treatment in Lincoln should always be considered as well, considering the benefits it offers.

Today, we’ll discuss what treatment with Invisalign entails and what factors make patients an ideal candidate.

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Not only do many patients not know what to expect for their child’s first dental visit, they aren’t sure at what age it’s appropriate to bring them in for the first time! According to the American Dental Association, children should come no later than one year after the eruption of their first tooth. Any teeth that come in have the potential to develop tooth decay or erupt improperly, so the sooner your dentist can catch problems when they arise, the better.

Your children’s dentist in Lincoln only wants the best for their early development. Here’s what you can expect during their visit.

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At Williamsburg Dental, we’re so excited to announce we are now providing tooth tips on 106.3 KFRX with Matt McKay (Lincoln’s Hit Music station) and on KX 96.9 with Lauren (Lincoln’s New Country station.) By increasing our outreach, we hope we can help patients improve their oral care habits and work towards removing bad habits from their daily routines.

In today’s post, you can listen to Dr. Amy Wenninghoff speak to Lauren on the best ways to practice good teeth cleaning at home as well as which habits you’ll want to kick.

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