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As the year winds down, Harris Family Dental is proud to announce our fourth quarter community initiative: we’re partnering with Milwaukee Street Angels to collect much-needed items for individuals experiencing homelessness in our area.  It’s one thing to talk about caring for your neighbors, and it’s another to roll up your sleeves and provide real, tangible help. At Harris, we believe small businesses can, and should, make a difference, especially during the season when warmth, safety, and dignity matter most....

A bright, healthy smile doesn’t happen by chance; it’s the result of consistent care. Your daily routine plays a huge role in preventing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems.  Like many other parts of your overall health, taking care of your teeth needs to be a daily practice. By adopting a few simple habits for a healthy smile, you can protect your teeth and gums for years to come. (more…)

Summer is finally here! That means your college kids are home for a few months, your young children are out of school, and you are ready for a vacation. Before your calendar gets booked up with summer camp, vacations, and more, make sure you schedule a dental checkup with our team at Harris Family Dental in Brookfield, WI. These biannual visits with our team help to make sure your teeth and gums are in excellent health, and we can plan...

You have likely been told many times that you need a checkup and cleaning every six months, and for good reason! These visits help control buildup and bacteria to spare your smile from the onset of periodontal disease and tooth decay. But to control bacteria with better precision, we can employ advanced technology. Our team of preventive dental experts in Brookfield, WI, explains how we help smiles with a Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR). The Value of a Cleaning Over time,...

Mindi L. Caitlin L. When was the last time you made a visit with our team for a checkup and cleaning? While these may seem like minor procedures, good oral hygiene is key to strong and healthy gums and teeth. In today’s blog, we’re going to introduce two of our talented dental hygienists, and our preventive dental experts in Brookfield, WI, talk about how to protect your smile with better oral hygiene, so you can smile with confidence all year...

When winter arrives, so does the ice and snow. This can make even a short walk to the car difficult, and when you fall you risk chipping or cracking a tooth. But you can alter your walk to help lower the risk of a dental emergency from an ice-related fall. Your dental expert in Brookfield, WI, explains how walking like a penguin can safeguard your smile from requiring emergency dental care! Slick Ice and Chipped Teeth When you fall after...

At Harris Family Dental, Dr. Heather Harris and our team believe in the value of teamwork. After all, as the saying goes, no one can whistle a symphony alone. From working with the experts on our team, to volunteering to cover shifts for doctors at other practices, your dental expert in Brookfield, WI, believes in working together to offer the best services we can provide! Helping Other Small Businesses Dr. Harris understands the challenges that face small businesses in our...

When we plan treatment for you, such as tooth replacement with dental implant or the attachment of dental restorations, we want to do so with comfort and precision. Which means we need detailed and advanced imaging systems, such as digital x-rays. To offer planning with precision, we have upgraded to the DEXIS titanium sensor system. Our team of preventive dental experts in Brookfield, WI, explains how we can offer quality planning and treatment with this treatment, using less radiation and...