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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more
The Importance of Routine Dental Services
Author: Dr. Gordon E. Krueger posted: Apr. 11, 2022.

When was the last time you paid Dr. Gordon Krueger in Saint Petersburg, FL, a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. Read more
Category: Routine Check-Up
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Mouthguard Protection
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read more
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
St. Patrick's Day
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Author: Dr. Gordon E. Krueger posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Dental Emergencies in Children
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Gordon Krueger, DDS, PA, MA, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to Read more
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
What is hyperdontia?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Gordon Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more