Dr. Glenn Kuemerle DDS

11/05/2025

Lots of family fun in our office today!

11/04/2025

It’s peak cold and flu season, so we have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year—with bonus tips for a healthy smile—in today’s blog.

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

11/04/2025

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10/30/2025

As a concerned parent who can’t bear the thought of depriving your children of their trick-and-treat candy cavity experience and yet worries about the consequences on their delicate teeth, here’s how you can eat the cake and keep it, too!

Incidentally, both, parents and children will love a recent study by Mark Helpin of Temple University. According to the study, it’s not how much candy you eat during Halloween but the frequency with which you pop candy into your mouth that matters. He says it’s okay to eat as much candy as you want (within reasonable limits of course!) but restrict the number of times you do it. Helpin also says that the safest time to eat candy to your heart’s content is during mealtimes – preferably before or after mealtimes.

Let’s find out why and also check out some other tips that’ll keep dental cavities at bay during Halloween and beyond….

MEALTIMES ARE CANDY TIMES
Helpin explains that every time you eat something sweet, the pH value in the mouth shoots up to acidic levels, and stays that way for up to an hour. Such conditions help boost cavity formation in the teeth. So, constantly munching on candy or other food means that the pH levels in the mouth never get a chance to return to normal. Instead, enjoying candy along with their regular meals would mean that you’re limiting the number of times that acidic conditions are created in your kids’ mouths.

CHOOSE YOUR TEMPTATION WISELY
While it isn’t practical to choose the candy we receive from others, we can certainly set a precedent by wisely choosing the candies we gift out. When shopping, stay away from candies that are hard, sticky or powdery. Such candies tend to stick to teeth and their acidic content stays on in the mouth for longer periods. Candy with nut-fillings is a good option. Given the fact that it’s loaded with health benefits and is also easy on the teeth, Chocolate is the best option for Halloween treats.

CHEW ON IT WITH THE ADA ASSURANCE
Make a habit of chewing sugarless gum after mealtimes. The chewing action activates the salivary glands which release more saliva into the mouth, thus diluting the acid content and keeping cavities in check. When choosing sugar-free chewing gum, look out for the ADA seal to be doubly sure that you and your family are getting the right gum to chew upon.

DILUTE THE IMPACT
Water is healthy, zero calorific and dilutes the acidic levels in the mouth. Taking a sip of water at brief intervals and also rinsing the mouth with water after chewing candy is an effective way to reduce the impact of candy and sugary stuff on teeth.

KINDNESS PAYS
Halloween is a special time, and you require a special plan to limit tooth decay during this period. With the bounty of candy available so conveniently, you need to decide how much sweet and sugary stuff you have in the house. All the excess candy in your house must make its way out – simply donate it to charities and those who need it but can’t afford. Spread smiles and keep your teeth healthy.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
Visit your dentist this season!

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10/28/2025

If the scariest part of your Halloween is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which are braces-frightful, we have some fiendishly simple suggestions to help keep your brackets and wires safe from harm in today’s blog.

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

10/22/2025

Cindy and Toni...Our terrific Hygiene Team at Avon Lake Family Dental Care. We are so blessed with these two hygienist and our patients feel the same. They may be rivals on the football field but never in the dental field. Thank you Cindy and Toni for being the best in your field!!! 😀🦷😀

10/21/2025

If you’re ready to consider an electric toothbrush, there’s a lot to consider these days! Check out our blog for some of the latest in toothbrush technology.

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

10/17/2025

When should you brush your child’s teeth? How can you keep their smiles healthy? Answers to these questions and more in today’s blog!

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

10/17/2025

Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, it’s a great time to talk about how orthodontic treatment helps you create not just a more beautiful smile, but a healthier one. Read all about it in today’s blog.

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

10/15/2025

Call us at 440-933-4486 to schedule your next dental appointment.

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09/30/2025

If you have a toothache or severe mouth pain, a trip to the emergency room may not be your best option. Read today's blog to learn about the emergency dental care provided by our office.

Avon Lake dentist, Avon Lake Family Dental Care is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

09/24/2025

Milestones in dental history

1828: The world's first dental school, founded by John M. Harris, opened in Bainbridge, Ohio.

1846: The first successful use of ether as a surgical anesthetic.

1840s: The development of nylon floss during World War II to replace silk.

1865: The first dental college, the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, was established in Cincinnati.

1904: The discovery of procaine (Novocaine), a common local anesthetic.

1962: The introduction of the Waterpik, an oral irrigator.

1965: Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark placed the first successful human titanium dental implant.