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Summer is one of Chicagoans' favorite times of year, and with all the outdoor fun and festivals comes a variety of food and drinks to be enjoyed. You may be surprised at how these tasty treats are affecting your smile. Pickles Who doesn't love pickles at a cookout? As...

Do you floss your teeth daily? Not only does it remove food stuck in between teeth, preventing buildup of plaque and decay, flossing will also keep breath fresh. Bad breath may be simply an embarrassment or could be a sign of a larger issue. Loss of saliva is one of...

Poor dental hygiene and accidents are the most common reasons people have missing teeth. Whatever the reason, you shouldn't have to live with one or more teeth missing. Find out why more patients are choosing dental implants and implant-supported bridges to fix their...

Are you using lack of time or money as an excuse for skipping out on oral health care? Lack of brushing, flossing and dental visits will end up costing you more in the long run. Cost of Treatments Filling a cavity; dental implant; root canal surgery; all cost more...

If you brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time, that's great! But if your toothbrush hasn't been replaced in over four months, it isn't working as efficiently to clean your teeth. Here are some warning signs that it is time to get a new toothbrush. It's...

We have gotten a taste of summer, and soon it will be in full swing. A mistake many people make during hot summer days is to grab for a soda or iced tea to quench thirst rather than water. These drinks are not only high in calories, but the sugars inside are damaging...

A recent study has found a link between poor dental health and depression.  Researchers from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia performed a study on more than 10,000 participants between the ages of 20 and 75 who live in the United States. What they found...

If you are serious about keeping your smile dazzling and white, cut out foods and drinks that stain. Coffee, black tea, red wine, dark soda and gravies are main culprits. Smoking cigarettes or cigars also have staining effects. If you can't stop yourself from eating...

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 meant...

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 smile to your...