Dental Information

Prevention is always the best medicine, but in the world of dentistry, tooth extraction is sometimes necessary. Our Lake Forest general dentists, Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes strive to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, but if you need a tooth extracted, Lake Forest Smiles is here to help. Here is what […]

Keeping smiles whole and healthy from day one is always our top priority at Lake Forest Smiles. We work with patients of all ages at our practice, and take an airway-focused approach to dentistry. That doesn’t necessarily mean we only care that patients can breathe deeply and unobstructed (though that matters). Airway focused dentistry is […]

Renewing oral health following dental damage or decay can be a challenge, but at Lake Forest Smiles, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive dental care in one convenient location. Even complex procedures such as dental implant supported tooth replacement are completed in our practice. We partner with Dr. Michelle Zmick, a prominate periodontist in Lake […]

According to research by the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 36 million individuals in the United States have lost all their teeth. If you have lost an entire dental arch of teeth and live in the areas of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Lincolnshire in Illinois, let Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes provide […]

Do you have an athlete in the family? Whether you have a child playing after school sports or you compete in your own spare time, a custom made sports guard can protect teeth from getting chipped, broken, or avulsed (knocked out of the socket). Lake Forest family dentists Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes offer […]

A little extra protection can go a long way. Lake Forest family dentists Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes offer MI Paste as part of our preventive care program at Lake Forest Smiles. While at-home oral hygiene and routine dental cleanings are an essential part of maintaining a healthy smile, sometimes you need a little […]