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 …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL According to the American Dental Association, people in the U.S. spent a whopping $162 billion on dental care in 2021 (that’s up 11% from 2020). Taking care of your oral health from the get-go can help you significantly reduce your personal dental costs. However, if your dental care is …
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. …
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 …
VERNON HILLS, 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL Getting a brand-new smile with veneers can give you a self-confidence boost and a renewed lease on life. But, while you have a stunning smile outside, you may wonder what happens in the background with your natural teeth after the veneer installation. Our Lincolnshire cosmetic dentists at Lake Forest …
LAKE FOREST AND LAKE BLUFF IL You may research effective solutions to restore your smile when you have a missing tooth. For example, a dental bridge is an effective treatment that improves your smile’s aesthetics and regenerates a stable biting surface. Our Lake Forest family dentists at Lake Forest Smiles explain that a dental bridge …
