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Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially on Read more -
Save a Diseased Tooth With a Root Canal
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
Root canals in Addison, IL, are available from your local dentist at Elite Dentistry. Let Dr. Mohamed Waheed help you save an infected or diseased tooth. What Is a Root Canal? A Read more -
4 Things You Can Do As an Adult Caregiver to Ensure Their Best Oral Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
More than 50 million Americans care for an adult neighbor, friend or family member who can't care for themselves. A major part of that care is looking out for their Read more -
Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come in Read more -
Implant Restorations To Protect Your Smile
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
As adults, we may experience tooth loss, affecting our smile, self-confidence, and overall health. Protect your smile by visiting an Addison, IL dentist to discuss options available for dental implants. Read more -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your teeth Read more -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have advanced, Read more -
4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face an Read more -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing can Read more -
4 Great Ways to Improve Your Smile
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Self-improvement is an estimated $10 billion annual market—smartphone apps, one-on-one coaching and, of course, books that instruct and inspire people on everything from selling yourself to increasing your self-esteem. But Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which could Read more -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find lasers Read more -
The Importance of Replacing Old Fillings
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
If you have had one or cavities in your lifetime, they often required fillings. Over time, teeth can change and this may affect the structural stability of the fillings. This Read more -
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the time, Read more -
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, a Read more -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to Read more
