A deep teeth cleaning (also known as scaling and root planing) is the go-to dental procedure for removing plaque and tartar buildup below the gumline. It can help prevent and even reverse gum disease, reduce inflammation, and promote long-term oral health. Taking care...
Back-to-School Lunch Ideas: Braces-Friendly Snacks and Meals Packing school lunches is always challenging, but it’s even harder when your child has braces. Sticky, crunchy, or hard foods can damage brackets and wires, causing emergency orthodontic visits and treatment...
When back-to-school season arrives, most parents focus on buying new clothes, school supplies, and shoes. These things help your child get ready for class, but there’s another important item that’s often missed: a dental exam. At ABC Dental Chicago, we believe a...
A new school year means new teachers, new friends, and new routines. But in the excitement of buying supplies and packing lunches, it’s easy to forget one important thing—your child’s smile. At ABC Dental Chicago, we know that a healthy, confident smile plays a big...
At ABC Dental Chicago, we believe healthy smiles start young—and choosing the right orthodontic care early can set your child up for a lifetime of confidence and dental health. If you’ve read our posts like “Self‑Ligating Braces vs Traditional vs Aligners” or “When...