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Jan 25, 2016

How Do Dental Implants Work?

People who have missing teeth due to an accident or decay have various options for replacing them. While partial dentures, bridges and crowns are options, no treatment is more effective or longer lasting than...

Botox for Dental Health

You've heard about Botox® getting rid of wrinkles and giving users a more youthful appearance, but did you know that it can also be used at your cosmetic dentist's office? Pain and stress associated with oral health conditions and treatments can be minimized or even eliminated with the use of Botox® Dental Therapeutic. Read more to find out what Botox® can do for you! Relax clenching or spastic muscles in the jaw. Treat pain associated TMJ, teeth grinding and teeth clenching. Reduce stress placed on new...

Don’t Let These Dental Myths Mess with Your Mouth!

You hear your dentist tell you at every visit: brush twice a day, floss at least once a day, and don't eat too much sugar. While you know these facts all too well, you may also be falling for some of these common dental myths! MYTH #1: As long as I visit my dentist twice a year, my mouth will be healthy. No way! Even if you were to visit the dentist once a week, your teeth and gums will...

Better Oral Health in 2016

The transition into the new year is a time for all of us to consider ways we can improve our overall health and happiness in life. If you have had issues with your smile in the past, it may be time to consider taking steps to improve your oral health. Here are some ways you can do it: Brush and floss more (and better!). If you don't already, you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at...

Holidays and Your Dental Health

With all the parties and cookie swaps this season, you're sure to indulge (and maybe over-indulge) in holiday treats. While you do not need to deprive yourself of holiday cheer, keep in mind that many of these treats can be detrimental to your oral health. Get the run down below. Christmas Cookies: It is nearly impossible to avoid Christmas cookies this time of year. At home, work and social events, there are bound to be cookies laying out. Don't feel...

Do Your Pearly Whites Look Pearly White?

Noticing stains on your teeth when you look in the mirror? There are numerous products and systems available to patients to whiten teeth. These include over-the-counter gels, toothpastes, whitening strips and trays, as well as teeth whitening treatments from your dentist. While whitening is a relatively common and simple procedure for essentially any patient, it is ideal for those that the patient has healthy gums and teeth. Let’s look at the various approaches that are available: Whitening toothpastes do not...

Achieving the Perfect Smile

Perfect tooth alignment is tricky, but can be achieved through a number of options. Your dentist will outline the choices you have based on your desired results, your oral health and your bite. Before the introduction of Invisalign aligners the only solution to straightening and realigning teeth was metal metal braces. These braces were uncomfortable, extremely intrusive and could stay on the teeth for several months or even years before they moved the teeth into the desired position. Invisalign overcomes...

Veneers vs. Crowns

Over time a person’s teeth can become discolored, can form small cracks in the enamel, or even break. Fortunately, all of these issues can be fixed with the help of a cosmetic dentist. Depending on the specific problem and your oral health, you have the option between dental veneers and dental crowns to fix chips, breaks and stains. Crowns and veneers have certain similarities inasmuch as both are custom made to fit the particular tooth or teeth, and both will...

Your Teeth Are Not Indestructible

Your teeth are extremely strong, but it is inevitable that they will eventually show signs of wear and tear from daily use. Stains, chips and cracks happen as a result of daily activities, such as eating, drinking and chewing. There was a time not long ago when the only solution was to have the teeth fitted with very expensive caps, but with new technology and techniques it is now possible to fix such issues with veneers in the South Loop....

How A Cosmetic Dentist Can Enhance Your Smile

A professional cosmetic dentist should be concerned with their patient’s total oral health. The primary difference between a general family dentist and a cosmetic dentist lies in the procedures that they tend to focus their practice on. After a dentist graduates dental school, those that wish to offer additional procedures that are designed to improve the smile and enhance the appearance of their patients can pursue additional training. A Chicago cosmetic dentist is skilled in performing procedures that normally a...

Why is Flossing Important?

When you visit your dentist for your checkup, he or she will likely ask you if you've been flossing. The American Dental Association recommends flossing once a day, but more often than not, patients aren't following that recommendation. If you are one of those people, you should realize that flossing is important because it plays a significant role in your dental health. Even if you brush your teeth at least twice a day as you should, the truth is there...

Are General And Cosmetic Dentists The Same?

Most people know of general and cosmetic dentists, but don't know the difference in the services offered. In essence, a general dentist focuses on the health of your smile, while a cosmetic dentist focuses on the appearance of your smile. A general dentist may do restorative procedures and will do cleanings and other necessities, and a cosmetic dentist handles restorative and nonessential procedures, such as implants, whitening and veneers. While all of these options can be restorative in nature, they aren’t deemed...