LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is unfortunately quite common in American adults. Millions of people have the beginning stages of gum disease, called gingivitis, without even realizing it. Gum disease, once advanced, is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults, and researchers have linked it to serious health …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Do you get nervous at the prospect of an upcoming dental appointment? You’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a common issue that affects people of all ages. This condition can make it difficult to go to the dentist to receive necessary care. People with dental anxiety experience nervousness, worry, …
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 Getting older is a part of life. As a person ages, their teeth often show signs of that but certain conditions can cause noticeable differences in your smile and even make you look even older than you are. Read on as your Lake Forest cosmetic dentist explores 6 ways …
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 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, 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 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 …
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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 …
