Most infants begin teething between six and twelve months of age, showing signs like fussiness and a desire to chew on everything. As a parent, recognizing these early symptoms of baby teething is key to providing comfort and ensuring your little one’s dental health starts on the right foot. For families throughout the Chicago area, […]
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Dental cavities, or caries, are among the most common oral health issues worldwide, affecting people of all ages. They occur when dietary sugars and acids mix with bacteria in the mouth, eroding tooth enamel. It’s essential to know which foods contribute to this problem. This article examines the main dietary offenders, how they work, and
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Everyone needs to see the dentist at least twice a year. Quick dental cleanings and checkups can help track your dental health and provide early detection of potential dental issues. Many families schedule their dental appointments altogether at a single office so they can enjoy a variety of benefits, from convenience to comprehensive dental care.
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Isn’t it heartwarming to see your children provide a beaming, confident, healthy smile when they begin their school year? Back-to-school season is ideal for ensuring your child’s dental health is in the right direction. Enabling them to feel more prepared and at ease to take on what their future holds. Reminding ourselves of this, we
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Losing teeth can be an interesting transitional period for your kids, and it might be one that you don’t have strong memories about other than maybe a few visits from the tooth fairy. Because most parents lost all their teeth years before their kids start losing theirs, they often have a lot of questions about
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Choosing a dentist that your child feels comfortable with is important to ensure the best dental experience. A good pediatric dentist does more than just clean teeth— they help the child feel safe, confident, and even excited about going to the dentist. But how do you know which dentist would be a good fit for
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Toothaches are a common dental symptom that can start up suddenly. Toothaches are also an extremely broad symptom that can both be very different in how they feel and what they might mean. It is also important to understand that while many toothaches are relatively minor and temporary, others can indicate more serious dental conditions, needing
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One of the most common dental concerns for kids is dental cavities. To get started, here we really want to highlight that the right answer to “how do I know if my child has a cavity” is “see your dentist”. It cannot be overstated how easy it is for dental decay to start and grow
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If you have ever received dental fillings, you might wonder to yourself, how long do dental fillings last? It is true that patients often have to have their dental fillings replaced. How long a dental filling lasts is often determined by how a patient takes care of their teeth. In fact, the most common reason
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Quick quiz question: How many teeth make up the average adult’s smile? If you said 28, you are right. Technically if you said 32 you would be right and very wise, since many people have a set of four wisdom teeth that end up being removed. Either way, it might be surprising to some parents
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