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Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
posted: May 18, 2022.
Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible discomfort, Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Anxiety From Robbing You of Needed Dental Care
posted: May 08, 2022.
For most people, dental visits are as routine as a trip to the supermarket, but this is not the case for everyone. Some can become so overwhelmed, anxious, or nervous Read more -
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Apr. 28, 2022.
For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease Read more -
Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
posted: Apr. 18, 2022.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult, it Read more -
What it May Take to Save a Tooth Ravaged by Disease
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.
Although dental implants are the nearest artificial teeth we have to the real thing, we should still consider saving a tooth first before replacing it. Real teeth by nature are Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but they've Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Mar. 19, 2022.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice when Read more -
When Was Your Last Dental Cleaning?
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
When was the last time you paid Dr. Mohamed Waheed at Elite Dentistry in Addison, IL, a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six Read more -
This Temporary RPD Could Sustain Your Smile While You Wait For Implants
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.
Dental implants are often the ideal choice to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, "ideal" and "affordable" don't always align simultaneously for people. Even if implants are right for you, you may Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Feb. 27, 2022.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million dollars Read more -
Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.
If you've noticed one of your teeth feeling loose, you're right to believe it's not a good thing. Loose permanent teeth are a sign of an underlying problem.Periodontal (gum) disease Read more -
What's Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.
Although the term "surgery" is broad enough to drive a proverbial truck through, we can roughly categorize procedures as either major or minor. Installing an implant is decidedly in the Read more -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation as Read more -
Don't give up on Flossing!
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to conclude Read more -
As the New Year Begins, Here's a Fresh Look at the Effects of Alcohol on Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 08, 2022.
Throughout much of the world, January 1st signifies the first day of a brand new year. It's also commemorated by many as National Hangover Day—aptly so, as scores of New Read more -
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just like Read more
