Recent research suggests that elite athletes have a higher risk for tooth decay and tooth erosion, according to a study of triathletes in New Zealand, published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. The following reasons explain why athlete’s teeth are at higher risk: 1. Intense physical training can cause a decrease in the amount of saliva due to dehydration and […]
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Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. The use of high-quality CPR can improve a victim’s chance for survival. Health practitioners such as dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants are required to be certified in CPR. Dr. Ted Murray & Dr. Kristen Berning and the team at Exceptional Dentistry recently completed their
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We have made the commitment to our patients to provide technically advanced dentistry with personal attention and genuine compassion. We recommend types of treatment options that we would want for our families, friends, and ourselves. Our love and excitement of what we give to our patients is obvious to everyone we meet, through our smiles
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What to do about teething pain? Our Dubuque dental office enjoys seeing patients of all ages. We often get questions from parents about how to care for their children’s teeth and how to comfort teething pain. Some kids don’t even notice the arrival of the new pearly whites pushing through their gums. However, for other
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Dr. Kristen Berning has recently completed a nationally recognized Post-Graduate Continuing Education Program in Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry, it was announced today at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Berning completed a 100-question exam as part of the program, and she was named valedictorian for having the highest score in the class. She also tied
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In March 2011, The Telegraph Herald published 2 articles by Exceptional Dentistry in their annual Health Section supplement. Dr. Kristen Berning describes the services that make up a superior check-up and cleaning in her article, “Does Your Dental Check-Up Measure Up?”. Many people do not realize how many procedures are covered in this valuable one-hour appointment with a dental hygienist.
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The YOU Docs, Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, talk about bad breath in their most recent column: https://www.realage.com/blogs/doctor-oz-roizen/bad-breath-test-true-or-false Here at Exceptional Dentistry, we agree when they say that most of the “bad breath” comes from bacteria in your mouth, especially the back of your tongue. Improved oral hygiene: brushing at least twice a day, flossing once
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Last week, Dr. Ted Murray was at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) meeting during the 145th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. As an elected member of the AACD Nominating and Leadership Development Committee, Dr. Murray and the other committee members interviewed member candidates for the positions of vice president and 4 positions for the Board of Directors.
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The media has made us aware of health concerns with products containing Bisphenol-A, or BPA. Products such as plastic water bottles, baby bottles, liners in canned food, and plastic toys may contain BPA. Many baby bottles and other items were pulled off the market and redesigned to now contain NO BPA. The media also has
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“The new report found that children living in the 5 top-ranked states — Iowa, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire — are more likely to be insured and receive recommended medical and dental checkups than children living in poorer performing states such as Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mississippi, and Nevada.” Exceptional Dentistry enjoys providing dental care to
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