Barry R. Franzen, DDS Blog

You have memories of going to Lambeau Stadium as a child, sitting among the other “Cheese-Heads” chomping on hot dogs and sipping on hot chocolate, bundled up under layers of Packers gear to keep you warm. But, since you cracked your tooth you can’t imagine sitting out in the cold and eating snacks. The pain in your tooth would be unbearable. You’re considering getting a dental crown in Milwaukee, but you want to know more about the process.

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Although dental implants have a success rate rounding at about 98%, there is always a risk when you choose to undergo surgery—even oral surgery. If you feel worse with your new dental implants than before when you had missing teeth, your dental implant may be one of the very few 2% with implant failure.

There are a few main reasons why dental implants can fail. Thankfully, your dentist can help you address your dental issue, making your dental implant the effective tooth replacement you’re looking for.

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Have you woken up in pain after you roll over to lay on your side? You start noticing that every time you lay on your side, you have an unbearable shooting pain in your mouth. Believe it or not, you may be experiencing a dental emergency! This toothache could be from a deeply embedded dental infection.

Anytime you experience tooth pain, or any other dental trauma, you need to consider it as a dental emergency. For that reason, your dentist has crafted this quick step by step guide for you to stay prepared when you’re faced with one.

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Have you ever had a toothache that was so annoying that it threatened your sanity? Toothaches are the worst! They can make it difficult to enjoy your favorite foods, and they can be an irritating distraction as you’re going about your everyday activities. Unfortunately, sometimes a toothache is a signal that you need to head to your dentist for a tooth extraction in Milwaukee. Learn what circumstances might make extraction necessary.

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