Caring For Your Teeth During Pregnancy Proper prenatal care is important for a healthy pregnancy. Did you know that maintaining good oral hygiene is an important part of prenatal care? Oral health is fundamental to the health of our teeth and gums, but it can also have an impact on pregnant women and their unborn […]
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Dental Fillings – Chicago, IL
Posted on January 20th, 2021 by Claudia Piccolo
Dental Repair Maintaining your oral hygiene is the key to healthy teeth and gums. Oral hygiene includes things like brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and limiting consumption of sugary drinks. It should also include regular dental checkups, teeth cleanings, and repairs when something goes wrong. One common dental issue many people go through, especially […]
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Posted on December 14th, 2020 by Claudia Piccolo
The Purpose of Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are thought to have originally developed for the practical use of chewing up food that was harder than the food we consume today, before stoves and utensils existed. They are molars and are thought to have once prevented excess wear and damage to the rest of our teeth. […]
Debunking Tooth Extraction Myths
Posted on November 23rd, 2020 by Claudia Piccolo
Tooth extractions are important and often necessary dental procedures that can improve a patient’s oral health, hygiene, and even their quality of life. However, many people are frightened by the idea of tooth extractions, whether that means having their wisdom teeth removed or replacing a cracked tooth with a dental implant. This is usually because […]
How Do Teeth Become Discolored?
Posted on October 14th, 2020 by Claudia Piccolo
Our teeth are very important to our health and wellbeing. They put up with a lot of abuse, from crunchy food to sugary drinks, and work tirelessly to keep us healthy. With all of this responsibility teeth can easily become stained, dirty, and discolored over time. Consuming certain foods and beverages, like coffee and wine, […]