Lake Forest, Lake Bluff IL Until recently, dentists and periodontists have treated the worst cases of advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, with surgery. During this procedure, a “flap” is cut from sections of gums, making it possible to scrape the bone underneath and remove any underlying disease. Sutures are then used to reconnect the gums […]
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Lake Forest, Lake Bluff IL Lake Forest Smiles is proud to announce that Dr. Tracey Hughes joined our practice earlier this summer. Hughes is a former clinical instructor at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, long considered the most prestigious institution for post-graduate dental education in North America. Her arrival in Lake Forest
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Fortunate is the person who has maintained good oral hygiene and managed to avoid accidents to the mouth and subsequent dental difficulties. For most, however, the teeth/mouth has presented trouble from time to time. Ideally, that trouble has been temporary and was predictable or easily corrected, like the eruption
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Are you experiencing jaw pain when completing simple exercises of your mouth, like chewing gum? Jaw pain may even make it difficult to complete normal daily tasks like conversing and eating. Recurring jaw pain could likely be a symptom of an underlying oral condition or disease: sinus issues, ear
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL If you’re living with missing teeth, a dental implant is the superior method of replacing your lost tooth and repairing your smile. What sets apart an implant is the implant screw itself–a post made of a durable metal such as titanium that is inserted into the jawbone, replacing the
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL According to the American Dental Association, people in the U.S. spent a whopping $162 billion on dental care in 2021 (that’s up 11% from 2020). Taking care of your oral health from the get-go can help you significantly reduce your personal dental costs. However, if your dental care is
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL If you can see blood, chances are something is wrong with your health in some way. Many people experience bleeding when they brush their teeth and don’t think much of it, but that’s not something that you should overlook. Bleeding from brushing could denote a serious oral health problem.
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Everyone wants a healthy, beautiful smile. Thanks to the team of oral health professionals at Lake Forest Smiles and innovations in cosmetic dentistry, anyone can have the smile they want and deserve. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of a patient’s smile, but you may
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VERNON HILLS, IL Our noses are designed to help us breathe by warming, moisturizing and purifying the air we breathe. But have you ever noticed that some people – particularly children – breathe through their mouths at night? It’s likely not happenstance. Mounting research ties tethered oral tissues, or “tongue ties,” to disordered sleep breathing
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL A less-than-perfect smile can damage your self-image, confidence, and self-esteem. While some patients with crooked smiles choose not to correct them, others seek the most effective treatments for a straight smile that’s red-carpet worthy. Although traditional braces can provide quality results, some patients can qualify for Invisalign clear aligners
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