by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Apr 21, 2014 | General
Do you use a mouthwash or rinse as a part of your daily oral hygiene routine? There are two different types of rinses patients use – mouthwash or fluoride rinse. So what is the difference? Mouthwash is generally sold over-the-counter and comes in minty flavors...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Mar 31, 2014 | General
It’s going to reach 60 degrees today in Chicago! It seems that spring is finally here, and we don’t know about you, but we’re happy! So get out, enjoy the weather and show off that smile! If you are feeling self conscious about your teeth, add a new...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Jan 28, 2014 | General
Healthy teeth are attractive teeth, but maintaining oral health decreases the risk of other illnesses and diseases as well, and vice versa. Wondering what conditions are related to oral health? Pregnancy and birth: Periodontal disease is correlated to premature birth...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Mar 30, 2011 | General
Acid is the enemy of tooth enamel. Dental research suggests that people eating and drinking foods with low pH (high acidities) are most apt to develop irreversible tooth erosion. This dental decomposition caused by acid breaks down the tooth structure. There are many...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Feb 22, 2011 | General
This Valentine’s Day, just as many in the past, our Chicago Smile Design staff provided a day of free dental care at Dentists with Hearts. Dentists with hearts is a group of visionary professionals who aspire to the lives of the less fortunate in the Chicagoland...
