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Get Your Holiday Smile On Dental Tips for Christmas and the New Year
Get Your Holiday Smile On Dental Tips for Christmas and the New Year The holidays are here. As you decorate your home and plan festive celebrations, remember to give your smile the attention it deserves. Good dental health isn’t just about keeping your teeth in...
Protect Your Teeth This Winter with Dental Sealants
Protect Your Teeth This Winter with Dental Sealants The holiday season is here, and with it comes an abundance of delicious treats—peppermint bark, caramel popcorn, candy canes, and countless other sugary delights. While indulging in seasonal goodies is part of the...
Braces FAQs
Below are some of the most common braces FAQs. If you've got a question we have not answered, feel free to call our office. Our staff is happy to help and answer any questions you may have. (773) 481-2200 The Top Braces FAQs How do braces move your teeth?It's...
Braces? Beware! (5 Dental Problems That Can Happen While Wearing Braces)
Braces may bring some discomfort at first, but the reward of a confident, healthy smile makes it all worthwhile. Along the way, there are a few extra dental care steps and dietary tweaks to keep in mind. Let's dive into what braces are all about, the common challenges...
Maximize Your Family’s 2024 Dental Insurance Benefits
Maximize Your Family's 2024 Dental Insurance Benefits We understand that there are a lot of responsibilities as a parent. And maximizing your family's dental benefits might be far down the list of to-dos. But as 2024 is quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to...
Want to Know About Bonding in Orthodontic Treatment
Want to Know About Bonding in Orthodontic Treatment When you think about orthodontics, you probably picture brackets, wires, and aligners working together to give you a straight, healthy smile. But behind the scenes of this transformation, a crucial process makes it...
What Your Smile Says About Your Personality
What Your Smile Says About Your Personality Smiling is more than a simple expression—it reflects your personality, confidence, and mood. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It's also one of the things that people tend to remember. It can...
How Your Gum Health is Connected to Your Overall Health
How Your Gum Health is Connected to Your Overall Health When we think about health, gum care might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, maintaining healthy gums is essential to our general well-being. Neglecting gum health can lead to periodontitis, an...
How to Improve Bruxism: Tame the Teeth Grinding
How to Improve Bruxism: Tame the Teeth Grinding Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or jaw clenching. Bruxism can occur during sleep (sleep bruxism) or while awake (awake bruxism). Teeth grinding can, over time, cause tooth wear, jaw pain, headaches, and...
The Most Common Dental Emergencies and How to Prevent Them
The Most Common Dental Emergencies and How to Prevent Them Dental emergencies can be sudden, painful, and disruptive. But knowing the most common emergencies—and how to prevent them—can help you stay prepared and protect your smile. In fact, taking preventative steps...
Healthy Dental Habits in Kids – 5 Tips
Healthy Dental Habits in Kids - 5 Tips Building Healthy Dental Habits for a Lifetime: Make It Fun for the Whole Family Keeping our bodies healthy and thriving requires attention to every aspect of our well-being, and dental health is a crucial part of the equation....
Maximizing Your Dental Benefits: A Year-End Guide
Maximizing Your Dental Benefits: A Year-End Guide It's hard to believe, but 2025 is almost here. The fall is in full swing, but it's not just the holiday season that you should be thinking about—your dental benefits are also nearing their expiration date. Many dental...