If you’re keeping up on your oral health like you should be, then you’re putting toothpaste into your mouth at least twice per day. For something you come into contact with so often, do you actually know what it is? Have you ever wondered what makes toothpaste clean your teeth, or taste so minty, or […]
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Picking the Right Toothbrush
Posted on May 23rd, 2017 by Claudia Piccolo
Like everything else in our supermarkets, convenience stores, and online shopping sites, there is a massive variety of toothbrushes to choose from. There are hard bristles, soft bristles, in-between bristles. There are electric brushes and manual brushes. There are brushes with tongue scrubbers and brushes with big heads and brushes with small heads. There are […]
Why Keeping Your Gums Healthy is So Important
Posted on April 24th, 2017 by Claudia Piccolo
For dentists in Lakeview and across the United States, getting our patients to understand the importance of gum health is difficult. Most people’s priority is to keep their teeth shining white. And while that’s a fantastic goal, maintaining healthy gums is just as integral to keeping your mouth healthy. Luckily, keeping your gums healthy doesn’t […]
These Conditions Could Prevent Candidacy for Dental Implants
Posted on April 10th, 2017 by Claudia Piccolo
Dental implants are the new and (much) improved version of dentures. If you’re missing a tooth and prefer to get an implant, which looks, feels and works like a regular tooth, consider learning more about dental implants in Chicago. If you have dentures and don’t like the way they look or feel, you should also […]
Post-Treatment Root Canal Care
Posted on March 28th, 2017 by Claudia Piccolo
Root canal treatments are generally pretty routine, however there are a few things you’ll probably want to know after the procedure is over. You’ll probably experience a little bit of soreness or tenderness around the site of the root canal for a few days after the procedure. This is completely normal and shouldn’t alarm you. […]