You make decisions every day. From the simple, what clothes to wear, what to make for dinner, all the way to life decisions that effect the rest of your life. We’d like to think choosing your dentist falls into an important category! Taking your health seriously is something we take serious *insert serious face here*. We’ve already helped you determine... read more »

We’ve had patients ask us about whitening toothpaste and if there are any harmful side effects. The quick answer is no – however, you may experience sensitivity which would qualify as a “bad side effect” and this will vary from person to person. Side-Effects-Whitening-ToothpasteThe sensitivity will depend on how much enamel you have on your teeth. As your enamel wears... read more »

The importance of good dental habits start at an early age and hopefully mold a life-time of healthy teeth and gums. We often hear expecting mothers wondering when should their child start coming to the dentist? Well the general rule is six months after the eruption of the first tooth. Remember decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. The... read more »

Let’s clarify — ‘cuz you know we have your best interest at heart here. When you eat sour candy, sports drinks, soda or anything with a higher acidity you put your lil chompers in a soft spot. This acidity literally softens the enamel on your teeth and if you were to brush your teeth right away after eating you would... read more »

One of the biggest mistakes we see (besides people never flossing – come on guys! haha) is that people think if nothing hurts in their mouth, than they’re just fine! We are firm believers that care today is savings tomorrow. The dental prevention skills you learn can really help you financially and physically in the long run. The more you... read more »

We cannot stress enough how grateful we are for the patients we have! Our Wausau office on Grand Avenue has truly blossomed and our staff and patients have undoubtedly connected! It is undeniable that the majority of our new patients come from word of mouth — our patients sharing to friends and family of their good experiences at the dentist.... read more »

Do you ever wonder how celebrities get their teeth to look so perfect and white? Most likely, they had dental veneers placed or possibly resin bonding. So veneers versus resin bonding — What are those and what is the difference you ask? Let us explain. &nbps;   Veneers To get the idea of what a porcelain veneer is, picture a... read more »

There is no question that trusting your dentist puts you in a very vulnerable state and we want to help you avoid dental scams. The issues you acquire in your mouth, in addition to the treatment used to fix those problems, are areas of expertise you know nothing about as the patient. That is a big part of our job,... read more »

At this point it’s probably safe to say the majority of us have some form of social media flowing in our lives, if not have multiple accounts we can check by a press of a button. We’re living in the age of the NOW where we can even ask our phones a question and *blink* there’s the answer! I’m willing... read more »

The dentists and staff at Szmanda Dental Edgar understand the significant role your smile’s appearance plays in your self-confidence and personal expressions. Indeed, visual imperfections and physical defects on your teeth can hamper your social life. The specific nature of the cosmetic imperfections on your smile will largely influence the cosmetic dental enhancements your Szmanda Dental Edgar dentist recommends. This... read more »