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One question that many people, especially parents, face is at what is the best age for braces? Get them too early and further treatment might be required later in life; get them too late and they may need to be worn for a longer period of time or cause additional...
If you are missing many teeth and beginning to look into dental implants as a tooth replacement option, the “All On 4” and “All On 6” procedures may come up during your research or discussions with your dentist or oral surgeon. The good news is that these treatments are very...
“Help! I swallowed my braces bracket.” Not something you hear everyday, but a concern that we hear from many people when they start their orthodontic treatment. You may have even seen the recent story about a woman in Australia who had a piece of orthodontic wire removed from her intestine...
The Chicago area is fortunate to have many qualified dentists to serve the city and it’s many neighborhoods, as well as the cities and towns in the suburbs. But, with so many dentists and options to choose from, how do you choose the best Chicago dentist that’s right for you? Tips...
When it comes to extractions, we often get asked “do I need a dentist or oral surgeon?” A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if it’s an emergency procedure. Both dentists and oral surgeons can perform extractions,...
If you’ve lost teeth and have not replaced them with dental implants, or if you have difficulty applying dentures, it can be tempting to try and eat without them. Over time, you might even become good at it. While this approach may seem convenient, eating without teeth or dentures can be...
How Do I Convince Someone to Brush Their Teeth? Getting someone to brush their teeth seems like one of those things that you shouldn’t have to do, but the unfortunate reality is that dental hygiene is not high on the priority list for many people. Years of bad habits formed as...
There are few dental traumas worse than breaking a front tooth. A broken front tooth impairs your ability to eat and talk, and there’s the embarrassment that comes from missing such a key part of your smile. The time just after breaking or losing a front tooth requires quick decisions...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Mother’s Dental Health. Dental health advice for new and expecting mothers. With a baby on the way or just born, the last thing you have time to think about is your teeth. Cravings are out of control, none of your clothes fit, and your body is in...
If you are like most people you may not have a full understanding of what a crossbite is until you or a family member is diagnosed with one. Basically, there are two types of crossbites and both of them can lead to jaw pain, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction), and other...
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