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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco. But a deeper look at this wildly Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read more -
Why Dental Implants Are The Best Option For Permanent Tooth Replacement
posted: Sep. 04, 2020.
If you have lost one or more teeth, a variety of dental issues could follow. Thankfully, dental implants present a viable solution to prevent these potential problems. Basically, dental implants Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Plain and simple, gum disease causes tooth loss. Also, it harms your systemic health. At Lynch Dental Center in River Forest and Chicago IL, your dentists, Drs. John, Sheila, and Read more
