It’s summer vacation! Many people are going, going, going during the summer months, whether it is a week-long beach trip, weekend at the lake or day at the water park.  Wherever you are, whether for work or play, don’t forget to care for your teeth! The good thing about oral health care products is that […]

We have mentioned before that dental health and overall health are connected, but oral issues can affect your well-being as well. A recent survey showed that 16% of Americans miss work due to dental health problems, adding up to over 164 million work hours lost each year. Twenty-seven percent of the respondents in the study […]

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 delicious and healthy as pickles and […]

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 the major reasons bad breath […]

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 missing teeth. Dental Implants for One Missing Tooth A dental implant looks […]

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 than you likely care to spend […]

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 old. This is the most […]

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 to the […]

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 was that the more dental conditions a person had, the likelihood […]

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 or drinking these items, brush your teeth right after consumption. […]