You want your children to grow up healthy and strong. Have you ever thought about the way their face and jaws develop? Issues with facial growth and development are more common than you might think. If your child does not develop the proper resting oral posture, it can have a host of consequences on their […]
Space Maintainers
Lake Forest Smiles believes in preserving oral health for patients of all ages, especially children. Losing baby teeth is a right of passage for all children. But, in some cases, a child may lose a tooth too early due to decay or injury. A space maintainer is a perfect solution. Find out what space maintainers […]
Oral Health and Nutrition
Vitamins are an essential part of our daily nutrition. We all require specific vitamins to support our overall health and well-being. But research shows a significant link between overall health and dental health, describing the mouth as the “portal” to the body. Therefore, eating a healthy diet and getting enough vitamins and minerals is good for your […]
Repetitive Therapy
At Lake Forest Smiles, we can help you manage your gum disease without surgery. Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes recommend scaling and root planing as the first line of treatment for gum disease. Find out what this procedure entails, and if you are a good candidate. Scaling and root planing, also known as deep […]
LANAP
The Best Gum Disease Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of: How LANAP Can Give You a Healthy Mouth Without Painful Osseous Surgery It’s scary when the dentist tells you that you have gum disease. One hundred questions run through your mind. What is gum disease? How bad can it get? Can gum disease be treated? What is […]
Perio Protect
Gum disease is an epidemic in America. It affects half of the adults over the age of 30. Lake Forest Smiles offers gum disease treatment to help patients preserve their oral health for years to come. Drs. David Schmidt and Tracey Hughes offer Perio Protect to help patients manage their gum disease. Find out how […]