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 […]
Is Working too much Causing your Headaches?
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Workaholism is a real addiction that can wreak havoc on your health, and 10% of Americans suffer from it. Some workplaces celebrate overwork as if 70 hours a week is a good thing. Workaholism is like waging war on one’s body and mind, and it can cause adverse health […]
How to Protect your Teeth from Nighttime Teeth Grinding
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Waking up daily with jaw pain or excruciating headaches can make it incredibly challenging to take on the day. Patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ are all too familiar with the debilitating pain. However, those who clench or grind their teeth at night or that have […]