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November 22, 2016 Dental Care

Oral Hygiene & Your Health

Oral hygiene and your overall health are intimately linked. The state of your oral health is often a big determinant in your overall health. Problems with your mouth can affect the rest of your body or at least provide clues as to how the rest of your body is doing. A healthy mouth can help you fend off disease, while an unhealthy mouth can increase your risk of illness. Signs & Symptoms of Illness Your mouth displays many of the...

October 31, 2016 Dental Care

Post-Halloween Oral Care

We know how hard it is to resist all that Halloween candy. But if you are going to indulge yourself this October, make sure you’ve got a clean-up plan in place. Sugary Halloween snacks can do a lot of damage to all that hard work you’ve put in brushing and flossing your teeth all year long. You’ll want to make sure that after all the chocolate, caramel, taffy, and candy, you’re getting the sugar off your teeth and doing everything...

October 25, 2016 Dental Care

Best Fall Foods for Your Teeth

Fall is here and that means plenty of fun outdoor activities, traditions, and sweet treats! But keep your oral health in mind this fall when you reach for all that candy! But fall is the time of harvest, meaning there are plenty of natural healthy foods that are great for your teeth that are at their freshest this time of year! Consider replacing that candy habit with healthier options. Below are our recommendations for the healthiest foods of fall! Apples...

September 8, 2016 Dental Care

What to Expect at a Dental Crown Procedure

There are multiple reasons you may need a dental crown procedure including a weak tooth that needs to be held together, a discolored tooth or you make the decision to get a crown for cosmetic purposes. This is an important distinction because there are different types of crowns that correlate with the reasoning behind you having the procedure done. At Family Dental Care we can provide a crowns in Lakeview for any of the above situations and will find the...

July 22, 2016 Dental Care

What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign?

Looking for Invisalign in Lakeview, Chicago? Learn the Pros & Cons Before You Make Your Decision Invisalign is an alternative orthodontic treatment to traditional braces. The Invisalign system utilizes a series of transparent plastic aligner trays which sit on top of the teeth and gradually position the teeth into place. Invisalign has proven time and time again to be an extremely effective treatment program for patients wishing to improve their smile. Crowded teeth, teeth with large spaces between them, or...

July 12, 2016 Dental Care

Do You Have A Loose Tooth as an Adult?

Children vs. Adults When children have a loose tooth, they get excited because it means a visit from the Tooth Fairy. When adults are faced with a loose tooth, they know that this means a trip to the dentist. Unlike children, we don’t have replacement teeth ready to grow in if we have a loose tooth! There are specific reasons as to why your tooth would become loose, such as damage to the ligaments. Ligament Damage Ligament damage is the...

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