Shoemaker & Gilson
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Patient Center
      • Back
      • Office Policies & Forms
      • Your Dental Health
  • Blog
(262) 542-0431

Dental Health Blog

Our team cuts through the noise and gives you practical insights on protecting your smile and staying ahead of dental problems. We’ll break down core oral health topics, explain why routine care matters, and show you how simple habits and informed decisions keep your teeth and gums healthier long term. Expect clear, actionable guidance backed by our team’s years of family dentistry experience in Waukesha.

woman injecting ozempic

The Effects That Ozempic Can Have on Oral Health

Details
Written by: Dr. Kate Gilson
Published: 19 March 2026

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight management. While it offers important health benefits, some people taking it may experience side effects that can indirectly impact oral health. Experts and dental professionals are paying closer attention to these emerging concerns to help patients protect their smiles while using the medication.

Read more: The Effects That Ozempic Can Have on Oral Health

woman with whitened smile

In-Office Teeth Whitening

Details
Written by: Dr. Kate Gilson
Published: 12 March 2026

In-office teeth whitening is a fast, safe, and highly effective way to brighten your smile. Performed under professional supervision, this treatment offers noticeable results in a single visit—often lightening teeth by several shades in about an hour.

Read more: In-Office Teeth Whitening

importance of routine dental X-rays

The Importance of Routine Dental X-Rays

Details
Written by: Dr. Kate Gilson
Published: 04 March 2026

Routine dental X-rays play an essential role in maintaining long-term oral health. While many dental concerns are visible during a clinical exam, X-rays allow dentists to see what cannot be detected with the naked eye.

Read more: The Importance of Routine Dental X-Rays

woman demonstrating flossing technique

How to Floss Properly (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Details
Written by: Dr. Kate Gilson
Published: 20 February 2026

Most people brush their teeth every day. Fewer people floss correctly. And that’s a problem—because brushing alone doesn’t clean 30–40% of your tooth surface.

Here’s how to floss the right way.

Read more: How to Floss Properly (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Page 2 of 2

  • 1
  • 2
Shoemaker & Gilson
© Shoemaker & Gilson. 2016 - 2026
Developed and designed by interGen Web Solutions. View our Privacy Policy.
  • Admin Login