Your Teeth
There are 32 teeth in your mouth and each are important in their own way. Each type of tooth has its own shape and serves a specific function. They fall into one of five main categories of teeth which are classified by certain attributes. The five types are incisors, canines, premolars, molars, and wisdom teeth. […]
All About Root Canals
Endodontics Root canal treatments, otherwise known as “endodontic” treatments, are not nearly as scary as they are often thought to be. To better understand root canal treatments, it helps to know a little about the anatomy of a tooth. There are two parts of a tooth: the crown and the root. The crown is the […]
Why Get a Dental Bridge?
When a patient has a gap between his or her existing teeth, the dentist will often suggest a bridge to fill the gap. A dental bridge is used in cosmetic dentistry as a less expensive option to a tooth implant. The bridge is produced to duplicate the look and color of the missing tooth. Unlike […]
What To Expect During A Typical Dental Cleaning
A professional dental cleaning is a simple procedure which is routinely done twice a year. Rarely is the procedure painful, although patients with ultra-sensitive teeth may feel slight discomfort. Those that have missed a couple of cleanings may expect the hygienist to have to scrape a little harder to ensure all the built up plaque […]
Nutrition in Chicago
One of the absolute most important parts of a healthy smile is a healthy diet. The foods you eat can make or break your teeth—literally! Foods high in sugar leave residue on your teeth that eats away at enamel. Foods that are high in calcium and nutrients help build up your teeth to make them […]
411 on Dental Implants
What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacements for the root of a tooth. They look, feel, and function just like normal teeth. They are a great alternative for teeth that have been lost. They not only replace teeth, they prevent bone loss and stabilize jawbone shape and density. The implant is made up of […]
Why Dentists Take X-Rays
Often when you go to the dentist, you will get an X-ray taken of your mouth. There are a lot of questions by patients about X-rays. A lot of people don’t know what the reasons for X-rays are or have doubts about their safety. So what are X-rays, why do dentists even use them, and […]
How Do Dental Implants Work?
People who have missing teeth due to an accident or decay have various options for replacing them. While partial dentures, bridges and crowns are options, no treatment is more effective or longer lasting than dental implants. Made of titanium, the implants are placed into the upper and/or lower jaw to function and look like normal […]
Botox for Dental Health
You’ve heard about Botox® getting rid of wrinkles and giving users a more youthful appearance, but did you know that it can also be used at your cosmetic dentist’s office? Pain and stress associated with oral health conditions and treatments can be minimized or even eliminated with the use of Botox® Dental Therapeutic. Read more to find out what […]
Don’t Let These Dental Myths Mess with Your Mouth!
You hear your dentist tell you at every visit: brush twice a day, floss at least once a day, and don’t eat too much sugar. While you know these facts all too well, you may also be falling for some of these common dental myths! MYTH #1: As long as I visit my dentist twice […]