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 […]
The Real Cost of Tooth Loss
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 […]
Why do my Gums Bleed when I Brush my Teeth?
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. […]
5 Health Benefits to Taking Care of your Smile
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 […]
Dental Experts to Discuss Tongue Ties and Sleep Disorders
Lake Forest, 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 […]
What Invisalign does for your Teeth and Gums
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 […]