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 […]
Lake Forest Smiles Welcomes Dr. Tracey Hughes
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 […]
How to Manage a Dental Emergency
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 […]
Pain When you Chew Gum could be sign of Something Serious
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 […]
Does it Hurt to get Dental Implants
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 […]