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On World Oral Health Day Take Pride in Your Mouth With These Care Tips
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
Do you remember your first new car? It purred like a kitten with a brilliant finish you could see a mile away. And my, oh my, the attention you Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Mar. 07, 2021.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read more -
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.
This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it's fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart Association in the goal Read more -
Detecting Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.
Early detection is key to effectively treating and curing oral cancer. Just as with any form of cancer, the sooner our River Forest, IL, dentist can detect oral cancer the Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read more -
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read more -
What To Do in a Dental Emergency
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
If you had a dental emergency, what would you do? For excellent first aid advice, call your dentist in River Forest, IL, and Chicago, IL. The team at the loop Read more -
Dental Crowns Restore Damaged Teeth
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.
Ever bite down and hear a cracking noise? A weak tooth succumbs to the pressures of biting and chewing. Whether you have a large filling, untreated decay, abscess, or poor Read more -
No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
Correct Your Smile Discreetly With Invisalign
posted: Dec. 11, 2020.
Our smile is frequently our first impression, but imperfections often cause us to hide it. The good news is it isn't too late to try to correct these, and thanks Read more -
Everything You Need To Know About Crowns and Bridges
posted: Dec. 11, 2020.
Crowns and bridges are among the common treatment options in your dentist's arsenal to help repair your incomplete smile. They are devices, referred to as appliances in the industry, that Read more -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read more
