Your gums are sneaky. They sit there quietly, doing all the hard work to keep your teeth in place and your smile looking great. But sometimes, they send tiny distress signals that most people ignore. Here’s how to decode what your gums are saying before they throw a full-on tantrum. Are Your Gums Throwing a […]
To Floss or Not to Floss? That Shouldn’t Even Be a Question
At Lake Forest Smiles, we’re all about helping you love your smile for life. Brushing is a daily routine for most people, but flossing? That’s where things get a little tricky. Some people floss every night, some only when they feel a popcorn kernel stuck between their teeth, and others may have good intentions but […]
Do You Grind at Night? What It Means for Your Jaw Health
Your Jaw’s Secret Nighttime Stress Imagine this: you wake up with a sore jaw, a dull headache, or teeth that feel like they ran a marathon overnight. If you’re waking up feeling this way, chances are, your jaw was busy grinding away while you slept! Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more than just a quirky […]
Scared of Surgery? Why Dental Implants Aren’t as Intense as You Think
The word “surgery” can send a chill down your spine, even if it’s just a simple kind of procedure. So when someone says “You need a dental implant,” your brain may go straight to dramatic surgical scenes and weeks of misery on the couch with an ice pack and blended soup. But here’s the truth: […]
Clenching, Grinding & Crooked Teeth: Can Invisalign Help?
Let’s talk about something that keeps way too many people up at night: teeth grinding! You might call it clenching, grinding, or bruxism, but the result is the same: tired jaws, morning headaches, and worn-down teeth. Now, pair that with crooked teeth, and suddenly your mouth is working overtime in all the wrong ways. However, […]
Is A Tongue Tie Quietly Holding You Back?
You’ve probably heard of tongue ties in babies, but what if we told you that adults can have tongue ties, too? Something as small as a tight band of tissue under your tongue might be behind your jaw pain, speech fatigue, or even mouth breathing! At Lake Forest Smiles, we see this often: adults who’ve […]
