Your child’s first dental appointment is an important event because this is when the child will be introduced to the office, the people who work there and the procedures that take place when examining the teeth. Most parents know as well that first impressions for your children are often...
While your dentist has certainly told you many times about the importance of flossing your teeth regularly, it's important to note that regular flossing is just as important for your oral health as brushing. One of the challenges when it comes to brushing is that the bristles of a...
A common question from patients looking to correct their smile with dental implants. As an Prosthodontist from Orland Park, IL, I hope to provide some information and my answer to this question. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40vTu7vParI
Imagine using your hand to grease a cake pan, then washing your hands with a light splash of soap, and going about your day. The residual grease would divulge the rest of the day’s activities by the dots on surfaces touched. The careless transfer of grease from its origin...
Tooth sensitivity is simply a discomfort in one or more teeth, which can be mild to severe. Though as many people experience, a high degree of teeth sensitivity can lead to significant discomfort in eveyday tasks involving eating and drinking. Sensivity is often triggered firsthand when you eat or...
Many adults today have been told they have periodontal (gum) disease, which can range in severity but the impacts of more severe cases can lead to damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In such cases I am often asked by this patient base whether...
My patients often know that wisdom teeth usually at some point need to be extracted, but are unclear as to why, when and what are signs that wisdom teeth may soon need to come out. First Step: What Are Wisdom Teeth? The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that...
If your opinion about gum disease is that it does not impact many people, then you should know that, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), estimates are that up to three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease today. This disease can take...
What is a toothache? This is a pain around the tooth, inside the tooth or along the nerves. Potential Causes of Toothaches There are many things that can cause a toothache, and variables such had dietary habits, trauma and adherence to regular dental care and oral health can all play a part...
In a perfect world, our teeth would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, tooth decay, trauma and gingivitis strike millions of people each year, leading to tooth loss. Luckily, the latest advances in dental technology have delivered an effective and attractive treatment for restoring your smile: mini dental implants. These small titanium...
