Kuljic DDS & Team

10/16/2025

Hi, Meet Lisa!

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10/15/2025

Hi Jean! (Hygiene...get it? 🤣)

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10/15/2025

It's true!

When a tooth is lost and not replaced, the neighboring teeth slowly begin to shift into the empty space. This silent movement disturbs the natural bite alignment, leading to uneven chewing forces, jaw discomfort, and even TMJ (jaw joint) strain over time.

Meanwhile, the bone that once supported the missing tooth starts to shrink—a process called bone resorption. Without stimulation from the tooth root, the jawbone gradually thins out, altering facial shape and making future replacement (like dental implants) more complicated and costly.

In many cases, unbalanced biting and food impaction around tilted teeth can accelerate gum disease and decay in surrounding areas. What begins as “just one missing tooth” can eventually create a chain reaction affecting the entire mouth’s health and aesthetics.

Replacing a missing tooth promptly—through options like implants, bridges, or dentures—restores both function and stability, keeping the bite balanced, the bone strong, and the smile youthful. Dentistry isn’t just about filling gaps—it’s about preserving harmony in the oral system.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

10/12/2025

Hey, Jesse!

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10/11/2025

Hello, Meet Victoria!

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10/09/2025

October is Dental Hygiene Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene and recognize the hard work of dental hygienists. It's an opportunity to highlight the critical role they play in preventing oral diseases, promoting healthy habits, and providing essential care like cleanings and screenings. This month reminds us all to prioritize our oral health for a brighter, healthier smile.

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10/07/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it's also National Dental Hygiene Month, highlighting the crucial connection between oral and overall health.

*Gum Disease Link: Studies suggest a potential link between chronic gum disease and an increased risk of breast cancer, possibly due to oral bacteria entering the bloodstream or chronic inflammation in the gums spreading throughout the body.
*Risk Reduction: Good oral hygiene, including brushing twice daily and flossing daily, limiting sugar intake, not smoking, and eating a balanced diet, can help reduce the risk of gum disease and, in turn, may help lower the risk of breast cancer.

09/24/2025

Gum contouring is a cosmetic dental procedure that reshapes the gumline to create a more balanced, symmetrical smile.
It’s often done to correct a “gummy smile,” where too much gum shows, or to even out uneven gum tissue around certain teeth.
Using a gentle laser, the excess gum tissue is carefully removed and sculpted for a natural look.
The treatment is quick, with minimal discomfort and a short healing time, and can dramatically enhance the appearance of your teeth and overall smile.
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09/18/2025

An airway dentist is a general dentist who has undergone advanced training in breathing and airway-focused care.
While they still provide the standard services of a general dentist—like cleanings, fillings, and crowns—their philosophy, diagnostics, and treatment planning go much deeper.
Here’s how an airway dentist is set apart:
🦷Focus on Whole-Body Health, Not Just Teeth
-General Dentist: Primarily treats oral health issues such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth alignment.
-Airway Dentist: Looks at how the structure of the jaws, tongue, and airway affect breathing, sleep, and overall systemic health. They evaluate how a patient breathes day and night, connecting oral health with conditions like sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and even chronic fatigue or behavior issues in children.

🦷Specialized Diagnostics & Training
-Uses advanced imaging (3D CBCT scans), airway measurements, and sleep studies to assess nasal passages, tongue posture, and jaw development. They are trained to spot early warning signs—such as mouth breathing, crowded teeth, or chronic snoring—that many general dentists may not evaluate in depth.

🦷 Preventive & Growth-Guided Care
-For children, an airway dentist focuses on guiding proper jaw growth to create room for the tongue and a wide, open airway—often reducing the need for future orthodontics or sleep-apnea appliances.
-For adults, treatment may include oral appliances to improve breathing during sleep, orthodontics that expand the arch to open the airway, or collaborative care with ENT doctors, sleep physicians, and myofunctional therapists.

🦷Treatment Planning with Breathing as the Priority
-Every procedure—from orthodontics to crowns and implants—is planned with airflow, tongue space, and long-term airway health in mind. The goal is not just straight teeth or a beautiful smile, but optimal breathing, better sleep, and improved overall wellness.

🦷In short:
-A general dentist fixes and maintains teeth.
An airway dentist rethinks the mouth as part of the respiratory system—helping patients breathe, sleep, and live better.

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09/16/2025

We love hearing from our patients! 💬
If you've had a great experience with us, we'd be so grateful if you could take a minute to leave us a Google review with the link below!
Your feedback not only helps us grow, but also helps others find the care they deserve. Thank you for your support!

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09/08/2025

Tartar (calculus) can lead to oral health issues.
Gingivitis, in turn, is the first stage of gum disease, a very serious condition that has been linked to heart disease, stroke, premature birth and respiratory illness.

A "Deep Cleaning" (Scaling) involves removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline, then smoothing the root surfaces to promote healing and reattachment of the gums. This procedure helps reduce inflammation, pocket depth, and prevents further bone or gum loss.

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08/29/2025

Did you know your child’s smile is closely connected to how they breathe and sleep? Pediatric airway dentistry focuses on identifying issues like mouth breathing, snoring, or underdeveloped jaws early—before they lead to bigger challenges with growth, sleep, or overall health.
At our office, we take a gentle, proactive approach to help children breathe easier, sleep better, and smile brighter. 💙

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