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August 15, 2017 Dental Care

Do You Have Diabetes? Here’s How It Can Affect Your Mouth

Over 9% of the United States population is living with diabetes and more and more people are being diagnosed each year. Because diabetes impacts your body’s ability to process sugar, it can cause certain issues with your eyes, nerves, heart, and other body parts. But what about your mouth? Diabetes can affect your smile too, especially if left untreated. Here are a few things you should know about diabetes and your oral health. Mouth Warning Signs of Diabetes Diabetes can...

July 26, 2017 Dental Care

How To Choose The Right Toothpaste

In recent years, the number of different toothpaste options that line the shelves has become overwhelming. While the number of toothpaste manufacturers hasn’t necessarily increased, the different types they offer sure have. There are toothpastes that can supposedly whiten your teeth, freshen your breath, reduce sensitivity, stop gum disease, remove plaque, and much more. But how do you know which is the best for you and if it will actually do what it says it does? Here are a few...

July 11, 2017 Dental Care

Sudden Tooth Sensitivity

Our teeth can obviously tell the difference between hot and cold foods and beverages, but if there is a sudden change in the way your teeth react to various temperatures, this may be of bigger concern. If your teeth become very sensitive or you start to experience a sharp pain when you bite into something hot or cold, its often due to an underlying issue in your mouth that needs to be checked out by a dentist. There are a...

June 29, 2017 Dental Care

Nervous About Going to the Dentist?

If you have ever gotten a little anxious about going to the dentist, you are not the only one. Many people get nervous before going into a dental appointment, whether they are scared it is going to hurt, nervous about what the dentist will find because they haven’t had a tooth check up in a while, or maybe they’ve had a negative experience in the past. No matter the reason, your dental team will take care of both your emotional...

June 21, 2017 Dental Care

Keep Your Teeth Healthy And Happy This 4th Of July

With 4th of July celebrations just around the corner, the backyard barbecues and family potlucks will soon be in full swing. The red, white and blue cupcakes are bound to make an appearance, along with the white chocolate-covered strawberries and festive sugary drinks. But what if you could still enjoy the Independence day eats while helping your smile in the process? Colgate has come up with a list of healthy yet tasty snacks that are 100% teeth friendly, so keep...

May 29, 2017 Dental Care

The Recipe for Toothpaste

If you’re keeping up on your oral health like you should be, then you’re putting toothpaste into your mouth at least twice per day. For something you come into contact with so often, do you actually know what it is? Have you ever wondered what makes toothpaste clean your teeth, or taste so minty, or feel the way it feels? Well here’s your chance to find out! Most toothpastes have common ingredients. Of course, each varies slightly, but the following...

May 23, 2017 Dental Care

Picking the Right Toothbrush

Like everything else in our supermarkets, convenience stores, and online shopping sites, there is a massive variety of toothbrushes to choose from. There are hard bristles, soft bristles, in-between bristles. There are electric brushes and manual brushes. There are brushes with tongue scrubbers and brushes with big heads and brushes with small heads. There are brushes with handles that are longer than others and some that have the bristles arranged in special patterns to optimize cleaning. There is a brush...

April 24, 2017 Dental Care

Why Keeping Your Gums Healthy is So Important

For dentists in Lakeview and across the United States, getting our patients to understand the importance of gum health is difficult. Most people’s priority is to keep their teeth shining white. And while that’s a fantastic goal, maintaining healthy gums is just as integral to keeping your mouth healthy. Luckily, keeping your gums healthy doesn’t take much more than the standard best practices for dental hygiene. You’ve heard it before—brush twice daily, floss, and visit your dentist in Lakeview for...

April 10, 2017 Dental Care

These Conditions Could Prevent Candidacy for Dental Implants

Dental implants are the new and (much) improved version of dentures. If you’re missing a tooth and prefer to get an implant, which looks, feels and works like a regular tooth, consider learning more about dental implants in Chicago. If you have dentures and don’t like the way they look or feel, you should also consider dental implants. Dental implants aren’t for everybody though. Read on to find out if you might be a good candidate. In a dental implant...

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