Draver Dental Blog

Although the holiday season can be an exciting time, it can also bring added stress. Increased levels of stress impact your smile and can cause significant discomfort from bruxism. Draver Dental will help ease your sensitivity so you can enjoy your holidays as...

Halloween candy can be a delicious treat, but can seriously damage your teeth. There are many tips and tricks that can keep your teeth clean during trick-or-treat season. In order to keep your smile bright, you should brush at least twice a day and floss once a day....

“Sip all day, get decay.”  Soda, juice, and other sugary drinks may have more sugar than you expect — and can have even more sugar than a candy bar! Exposing your teeth to prolonged periods of sugar and acid can cause severe and widespread cavities. People know that...

The Academy for Sports Dentistry recommends properly fitted custom mouthguards for athletes of all ages that participate in collision and contact sports. Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury from sports.

If you have experienced tooth sensitivity to sweets or bleeding gums, those may be signs of cavities or gum disease.  Dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease) are the two most common dental diseases. Roughly 40% of adults in the US have...

From whitening toothpastes to LED lights, to whitening strips, it can be confusing to navigate teeth whitening. Whitening products are excellent tools to achieve a sparkling smile, but they can also cause tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation. Working with your...

When making a dental appointment, many people can be nervous about their first visit. Learning more about the initial exam can help alleviate concerns and stress. At their dental office in Milwaukee's nearby suburb of Shorewood, the Draver Dental Team strives to...