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March 28, 2017 Dental Care

Post-Treatment Root Canal Care

Root canal treatments are generally pretty routine, however there are a few things you’ll probably want to know after the procedure is over. You’ll probably experience a little bit of soreness or tenderness around the site of the root canal for a few days after the procedure. This is completely normal and shouldn’t alarm you. Likewise, you’ll probably have a sore jaw from holding it open for the treatment. Generally, the affected tooth may feel a little funny for a...

March 21, 2017 Dental Care

How To Tell If Your Dental Implant is Infected

A lot of people are surprised to find out that a dental implant can become infected just like a normal tooth! If they are not properly cared for, they can experience the problems that your other teeth experience as a result of neglect. That’s why it’s so important to maintain your dental implant and all your natural teeth equally! Below are some of the tell-tale signs that you have an infected dental implant. The most common type of infection related...

February 28, 2017 Dental Care

What Does it Take To Repair A Chipped Tooth?

CRUNCH! You bit down on a piece of hard candy, ice, or maybe your nail, and you realize you chipped your tooth. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely immune from breaking. Falling down, biting down on something hard, or other forms of impact have the potential to crack or chip your teeth. But don’t worry! There are treatments for broken teeth. Generally speaking, when you chip a tooth, you’ll want...

February 23, 2017 Dental Care

Relieving Your Child’s Dental Anxiety

Children need the dentist just as much as anybody else—if not even more. Regular visits to the dentist as a child pave the way good oral health habits in the future. However, trips to the dentist aren’t always smooth-sailing when you’ve got little ones. Many children are anxious or afraid of the dentist. Just mentioning the dentist can be enough to set some children off. The good news is that there are ways that you can mitigate your child’s dental...

January 30, 2017 Dental Care

Oil Pulling

What is Oil Pulling? Have you heard of oil pulling? This method of “cleansing” has grown in popularity in recent years. Essentially, oil pulling is a method of extracting the toxins from your mouth and body. Basically, it involves taking a tablespoon or so of edible oil—commonly coconut—and swish it around in your mouth for anywhere between five and twenty minutes. The Good The alleged benefits of oil pulling are that it can remove the toxins and bacteria from your...

January 25, 2017 Dental Care

What Does Dental Insurance Cover?

A lot of people come to us asking what their dental insurance will cover. The short answer is that it really depends on your insurance provider and your policy. Dental insurance policies can be as comprehensive as including orthodontic work, and as minimal as just covering the basics. However, we’ve gathered what we tend to see in MOST dental insurance plans below. General Preventative Care Again—MOST policies cover this. And a lot of the policies cover this type of care...

December 28, 2016 Dental Care

New Year, New Smile!

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution for 2017? Why not get a new smile this New Year? Make your New Year’s Resolution to improve the look & function of your teeth with Invisalign! Invisalign clear aligner trays are one of the best ways to transform your smile. If you have crowded teeth, teeth with wide spaces between them, an overbite, or an underbite, Invisalign might just be the answer to your problems. Below are some of the FAQs about Invisalign...

December 15, 2016 Dental Care

How Cold Weather Affects Your Teeth

Well Chicago, winter is here! The cold winter weather affects every aspect of our daily life—the way we dress, what we do, and even what we eat/drink. But did you know that the cold weather actually affects your mouth too? Below are some of the ways that freezing temps affect your oral health. Sensitive Teeth Your teeth may be sensitive to the cold weather. Breathing in cold air can cause your teeth some pain. In order to avoid this, you...

November 29, 2016 Dental Care

Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment

The first year of your child’s life is no doubt a busy time. There are many different appointments you should make to ensure your little on is healthy, and the dentist is no exception. Starting your child’s oral health off on the right foot is a great way to encourage good dental habits down the road. Below is a guide to your child’s first dentist appointment. When Should We Go? Generally, we’d recommend that you schedule your child’s first dental...

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