Four Unexpected Things We Look For During Your Dental Cleaning
You might be surprised that we check for lots of other things during your routine cleaning appointments, too. Find out more in our blog post!
The Strange (But True) Story of the Boy with 526 Teeth
Recently, there was a really crazy story in the news about a seven-year-old boy in Chennai, India. He went to the hospital because he was experiencing swelling and pain in his jaw, and when they went in to operate, they found over 500 teeth… 526 to be exact! One unerupted tooth, also referred to as …
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Orland Park IL Dentist | Providing Relief from Periodontal Disease
Over 45% of U.S. adults have moderate to severe periodontal disease. Periodontal disease ranges from a mild inflammation of the gum tissues to periodontitis, a major oral disease that can result in soft tissue and bone damage and even tooth loss. Our experienced dentist is providing periodontal treatments to both new and existing patients who …
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Three Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment
Early orthodontics are treatments that are performed on younger patients, often before their permanent teeth come in. These treatments, also known as Phase 1 Orthodontics, are extremely beneficial for many reasons. Often, we think of orthodontics as being for teenagers and sometimes, for adults. Phase II Orthodontics are definitely more common. However, we are huge …
60462 Dentist | Only Floss The Teeth You Want To Keep
Every time you stop in to visit your dentist, you are asked, “Do you floss regularly?” This is because flossing is instrumental in maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. It helps to remove the plaque that brushing alone can’t reach. While we all know brushing is critical to your oral health, it is important to understand …
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Does Tooth Sensitivity Always Equal Cavities?
We’ve all been there. We bite down on something and that shooting nerve pain stops us in our tracks. Maybe you’ve been feeling it lately when you brush your teeth. If you have tooth sensitivity, you’re probably dreading that trip to the dentist because you know you have cavities, and if you can feel them, …
Orland Park Dentist – Which is Better: Traditional Floss or Water Flossers?
Flossing. It’s something many of my patients dread and therefore don’t do often enough. Some of them might think I don’t notice… but I do. Flossing is so important but honestly, I get why most people think it’s a pain. It takes a lot of time, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable, and it’s just one …
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Dentist in Orland Park – How Soon Should I Get My Cracked Tooth Fixed?
It’s not uncommon to have a tooth crack — sometimes out of nowhere — especially as we age. The severity of a cracked tooth can range from a dental emergency (the tooth has cracked in half) to very minor (what we refer to as “craze lines” or teeny tiny cracks in the enamel of the …
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Dentist Orland Park – Why Kids Need a “Dental Home” By Their First Birthday
Parents are sometimes not sure when is the best time to bring their kids to the dentist and when to establish a dental home. If we’re being honest, a lot of times this confusion leads them to wait way too long to schedule that initial appointment. Generally, kids should see the dentist for the first …
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60462 Dentist – DIY Clear Aligners Are a Bad Idea… And Here’s Why
We all seem to be on a mission to save money when and where we can. We’re creating budgets, meal-prepping, and cutting cable in an effort to lower our monthly expenses. The fact is, 80.9% of baby boomers, 79.9% of Gen Xers, and 81.5% of millennials carry some kind of debt. Chances are, you’re one …
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