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Toothbrush Tips

Brush Up on the Facts Brushing your teeth is one of the best ways to ensure your oral health for years to come. However, there are right ways and wrong ways to brush your teeth. Below is a list of toothbrush tips—from buying to brushing and everything in between. Picking a Tooth Brush Picking a tooth brush may not seem all that important, but it is actually a pretty serious choice. Your tooth brush is something you use every single...

Caring for Your Infant’s Mouth

Dental Health During Pregnancy Your child’s oral health is a top priority from day one—and we don’t mean their birthday. When you find out you or your partner are pregnant, oral health should be one of the first things on your mind. If the mother has poor oral health, bacteria and infections may be transferred to the unborn baby. Schedule dental checkups during pregnancy to ensure your mouth is healthy. Newborn Oral Health When your baby is born, don’t put...

411 on Fluoridated Water

There is some concern floating around about fluoridated water. Opponents of fluoridated water claim that it has adverse health effects on communities. Anti-fluoridation advocates claim that fluoridation causes bone cancer or even dementia. Some say that water fluoridation is forced medication or that tooth decay is no longer a problem in the United States, so water fluoridation should be banned. Regardless of the argument, the overwhelming evidence on the topic shows that water fluoridation is not only safe, but incredibly...

Your Teeth

There are 32 teeth in your mouth and each are important in their own way. Each type of tooth has its own shape and serves a specific function. They fall into one of five main categories of teeth which are classified by certain attributes. The five types are incisors, canines, premolars, molars, and wisdom teeth. Below, each of the classifications of human teeth are defined and explained. Incisors Your incisors are the teeth at the forefront of your mouth. There...

All About Root Canals

Endodontics Root canal treatments, otherwise known as “endodontic” treatments, are not nearly as scary as they are often thought to be. To better understand root canal treatments, it helps to know a little about the anatomy of a tooth. There are two parts of a tooth: the crown and the root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth that sits above the gum line. The root is below the gums—it is the part that anchors the tooth to...

Why Get a Dental Bridge?

When a patient has a gap between his or her existing teeth, the dentist will often suggest a bridge to fill the gap. A dental bridge is used in cosmetic dentistry as a less expensive option to a tooth implant. The bridge is produced to duplicate the look and color of the missing tooth. Unlike a partial denture which is another alternative to tooth replacement, a bridge is fixed in place, using the teeth on either side as the anchor...

What To Expect During A Typical Dental Cleaning

A professional dental cleaning is a simple procedure which is routinely done twice a year. Rarely is the procedure painful, although patients with ultra-sensitive teeth may feel slight discomfort. Those that have missed a couple of cleanings may expect the hygienist to have to scrape a little harder to ensure all the built up plaque is removed. For the majority of patients, if anything, a visit to their South Loop dentist for a professional cleaning seems like an inconvenience, even...

Nutrition in Chicago

One of the absolute most important parts of a healthy smile is a healthy diet. The foods you eat can make or break your teeth—literally! Foods high in sugar leave residue on your teeth that eats away at enamel. Foods that are high in calcium and nutrients help build up your teeth to make them strong. Your diet effects the integrity of your teeth, gums, and even how your breath smells! But eating right can be a challenge, especially in...

411 on Dental Implants

What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacements for the root of a tooth. They look, feel, and function just like normal teeth. They are a great alternative for teeth that have been lost. They not only replace teeth, they prevent bone loss and stabilize jawbone shape and density. The implant is made up of two main parts (depending on the type of implant). Single tooth replacements are made up of one dental implant, which acts as the root of...

Why Dentists Take X-Rays

Often when you go to the dentist, you will get an X-ray taken of your mouth. There are a lot of questions by patients about X-rays. A lot of people don’t know what the reasons for X-rays are or have doubts about their safety. So what are X-rays, why do dentists even use them, and are they actually safe? Let’s set the record straight and talk about why we take X-rays. What is an X-ray and what good are they?...

National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, when the focus of dental professionals shifts to the youth across America. Children’s dental health education is important because proper oral health education sets them up with healthy habits later on in life. In honor of NCDHM, here are a few tips to helping your child get off on the right foot with oral care. Make brushing fun! Parents know what a nightmare it can be to try and get kids to brush...

Your Child's First Dental Appointment

Among the many questions that come along with being a first-time parent is when you should take your child in for their first dental appointment. While many believe the health of baby teeth is not as important to overall oral health, unhealthy baby teeth and poor oral hygiene at an early age can set one up for a lifetime of tooth and gum problems. The answer to this question is that you should bring your child in for his or...