Are you suffering from loose teeth, swollen or bleeding gums? Have you been told your only treatment options are painful surgery or expensive implants or dentures? There is another option that is more comfortable than traditional gum surgery, costs less than dental implants, and can save your natural teeth. At Lake Forest Smiles, we treat […]
Preventing Sports-Related Dental Emergencies
One of the most common dental emergencies we see are ones related to sports or other physical activities. Elbows are flying and sometimes people get hurt while they are having fun. Thankfully, these dental emergencies are some of the easiest to prevent. If you are a parent or even a kid playing sports, here are […]
What is the Difference Between General Dentistry and Family Dentistry?
Not sure whether to look for a family dentist or general dentist in your area? The difference between the two can be confusing, especially if you are looking for a new dentist. There is a significant overlap between what the two kinds of dentists do, but most often their approach is a bit different. The […]
How GLO Teeth Whitening Whitens your Teeth on the Go
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL We live in a fast-paced world, and multitasking or life hacks seem to be a way of life for us all these days. Many adults admire white teeth but feel as though they don’t have time to whiten their teeth or miss work for a cosmetic dental appointment. Well, […]
How will I Look with Dentures?
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL If you’re considering dentures, you’ve probably wondered how you will look or if dentures will be obvious or change your looks. It can be difficult and nearly impossible to say for sure, but if you choose the right cosmetic dentist, your dentures should look natural and attractive. However, choosing […]
5 Unsuspecting Ways to Tell you Might have Sleep Apnea
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Sleep apnea affects millions of people in the U.S. and can occur in just about anyone. It’s known as the silent killer because many people have the disorder and don’t even know it! The problem is that many sleep apnea symptoms can mimic other issues or can even be […]