LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Whether you’re seeing your dentist in Lake Forest for a regular check-up, or you have a problem with your teeth or mouth, your dentist will first perform a visual exam to assess your oral state. Just looking at your teeth, though, doesn’t always give all the answers or tell …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Dentistry has always been associated with goopy, messy dental impressions any time patients required restorations or orthodontics. Alginate has long since been a popular impression material used in dentistry, and it’s likely that you’ve had alginate impressions taken. But thanks to modern-day technology, those messy impressions can be a …
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL You’ve heard it from your parents and your dentist… Everyone knows your basic oral care routine you’re supposed to adhere to in order to avoid cavities: brush twice a day, make sure you floss daily and visit your Lake Forest dentist once every six months for a check-up and …
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 …
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 …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Ever wish that you could erase dental pain? Pain like recurring ulcers, orthodontic pain, tooth sensitivity, and more? With the Synapse Dental Pain Eraser, you can! Lake Forest dentists are proud to offer this FDA-cleared device as part of our dental pain management program. This device is easy and …
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Its robust structure is like an eggshell protecting the pulp and dentin in the tooth’s interior. Additionally, tooth enamel is a frontline defense against harmful bacteria and tooth decay. Therefore, when you find out you have tooth enamel loss, …
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL One of the most debatable elements of oral health care routines is whether to brush your teeth or floss or floss first. Although some firmly believe that flossing first is best, others stand firm that brushing your teeth first is more effective. On today’s blog, our Lake Forest family …
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Regular physical activity can result in many benefits for your overall health and wellness. For example, researchers uncovered a link between fitness level and oral health in recent studies. Study participants who exercised regularly Reported a 52% lower gum disease presence than other inactive participants. So, today on the …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Whether you trip and fall, experience an accident or bite down on a hard item, you could be the victim of a chipped tooth. Although it may seem that a chipped tooth is not a big deal, there could be underlying damage that may lead to extensive adverse oral …
