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May 23, 2018 Dental Care

Getting Your Child Excited About Oral Health

Kids and excitement about oral health don’t always go hand-in-hand, but our dentist in Lakeview wants to help change that! Believe it or not, as soon as a tooth appears in your child's mouth, they are at risk for decay. This usually begins when your child is around six months old. As your child gets older, you may find it difficult to get them excited about keeping their teeth clean. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Make It...

April 19, 2018 Dental Care

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

The statistics speak for themselves: nearly one person every hour of every day dies because of oral cancer. Approximately 40,000 people in the United States suffer from it at any given time and the five-year survival rate is 75 percent as long as you're diagnosed early. If the cancer spreads, the five-year survival rate drops down to 20 percent. Visiting our Lakeview dentist is an important part of ensuring your mouth is healthy. But, what else can you do? What...

March 15, 2018 Dental Care

Signs You Need a Root Canal

Getting a root canal in Lakeview doesn't have to be the daunting experience you think it is. Our seasoned dentists will guide you throughout the entire process, making you feel at ease. "Root canal" refers to both the inner passage of the tooth as well as the part between the pulp and tooth roots. What Causes Root Canals? The root of your adult tooth doesn't serve a specific purpose other than sensing stimuli like cold and hot. If you have...

February 21, 2018 Dental Care

Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month

Although our Lakeview dentists know that children’s dental health is important year-round, it’s especially important in February. The American Dental Association celebrates February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. We take pride in being one of the top dentistry’s in Chicago and we want to help your child feel confident about their smile. The Battle Against Sugar The ADA has deemed 2018’s Children’s Dental Health Month “Sugar Wars.” We all know how easy it is for kids to want to...

January 9, 2018 Dental Care

New Year’s Resolutions For Your Smile

New year, new smile! 2018 is the year to improve your smile by making a new year’s resolution to take better care of your teeth and oral hygiene. Here are a few things you can do to make your teeth sparkle. Schedule A Dental Appointment If it has been a while since you visited the dentist, now is the time to schedule an appointment and get your oral health routine back on track. Whether you need a general, cosmetic, or...

November 22, 2017 Dental Care

How To Keep Your Smile In Top Shape This Holiday Season

With the holidays just around the corner, its not always easy to maintain a healthy diet. Thanksgiving is a holiday that revolves around delicious, not-so-healthy food and Christmas and Hanukah incorporate their fair share of eating as well. While we don’t want you skip out on the tasty meals, there are a few things you can do to keep your teeth in mind while celebrating. Here are a few holiday tips to main a healthy smile. Have a Routine Dentists...

October 12, 2017 Dental Care

Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month!

October is National Dental Hygiene Month – a time to raise awareness of the importance of practicing good oral health and to celebrate the work that dentists and dental hygienists do daily to keep our mouths healthy. No one is immune to dental issues so it’s important, no matter your age, to maintain a good home dental routine and schedule regular checkups. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month and keep your teeth healthy, here are...

September 14, 2017 Dental Care

Dental Issues Associated With Thumb Sucking & Pacifier Use

Just like you give your baby a pacifier to calm them when they are upset, thumb sucking is a natural reflex for many children when they want to feel secure and comforted. Other babies and children may need to do this to soothe themselves in order to fall asleep. But did you know that pacifier use and thumb sucking can cause issues with your permanent teeth down the line? As your child’s permanent teeth grow in, this sucking can impact...

August 29, 2017 Dental Care

Does Chewing Gum Really Help Protect My Teeth?

Some form of chewing gum has been around forever and each year, Americans consume almost two pounds of it! Unfortunately, many people tend to wrongly associate chewing gum with candy. While some gum is full of sugar and is definitely not beneficial to your teeth, many sugar-free chewing gum brands are approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). This means that these gum brands have been scientifically proven to protect your teeth. But why exactly is chewing gum beneficial? The...

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