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Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Feb. 22, 2019.
“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen pounds). Read more -
Dentistry is Changing to Meet Dental Care's Emerging Challenges
posted: Feb. 12, 2019.
Today’s dentist can not only treat most dental diseases and conditions, but can almost prevent disease completely. Our true needs as a society, however, go beyond the dentist’s chair — Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 02, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have voted Read more -
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
There’s been a growing awareness about the effects of gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and sometimes oats, on certain people. An estimated 1 in 133 Americans Read more -
4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
If you’ve noticed some of your teeth seem to be “longer” than you remembered, it’s not because they’ve grown. Rather, your gums have shrunk back or receded to expose more Read more -
Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about choosing Read more -
The Benefits of Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 02, 2019.
Are you interested in getting dental implants in Addison, IL? If so, then it’s time to turn to the dental experts at Elite Dentistry to find out if you are an ideal candidate. Call our office today to schedule a consultation with us. Read more -
The Tale of the Toothworm
posted: Dec. 24, 2018.
Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief persisted Read more -
Where - and How - Does it Hurt? Getting to the Source of Tooth Pain
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
Although toothaches are common, not all tooth pain originates from the same source. But regardless of its cause, you need to take prompt action to find out and begin treatment.Sensitive Read more -
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Dec. 04, 2018.
Daily fatigue or complaints of your snoring from family have led you to see your doctor about the problem. After an exam and a test session in a sleep lab, Read more -
New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
posted: Nov. 24, 2018.
Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save teeth Read more -
4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
posted: Nov. 14, 2018.
From the time they're born, you do everything you can to help your children develop a healthy body. That should include their teeth and gums. It's not over-dramatizing to say Read more -
Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
posted: Nov. 04, 2018.
Athletes in contact sports are at significant risk for traumatic injury to their teeth and mouth. It’s estimated 600,000 emergency room visits each year involve a sports-related dental injury.Athletic mouthguards Read more -
You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 25, 2018.
You’ve decided to obtain dental implants for your missing teeth. It’s a good choice — they provide the closest restoration to the function and appearance of natural teeth. You will, Read more -
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Oct. 15, 2018.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products — Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 05, 2018.
If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to Read more
