August. It's hot, summer is nearly over, and your children have already started to mourn their eventual return to school. No matter their age, for your kids, August - despite its length of days, is nearly over the day it begins. School, is indeed, right around the corner. So, for our favorite parents across this great land, here are a few dentistry related tips that will help you and your young ones transition nicely from “play all day” to “work … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Your Kids Ease into Fall
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Why a Root Canal Isn’t as Terrifying as You Think
You know the stories … full of verve and hyperbole … they're the stories of adversity and challenge our relatives just love to tell. There's Grandpa Joe, who walked two miles to school each day … barefoot, and in the snow. There's Uncle Sal, who brought in that fish so big they even needed the captain and his mates to help reel it in. And then there's Aunt Vera's root canal. Ouch. That one doesn't even have a story, really … it's just an … [Read more...] about Why a Root Canal Isn’t as Terrifying as You Think
Are My Gums Receding? And Why?
Have you ever noticed you're often in the dark about having put on weight until the day you need to don that dress or suit that's been hiding in the closet since last year? Progressive change can be difficult to notice, especially when it occurs to us and not someone else. Changes that occur along our gum line certainly fall into this category, and given the measurement used to gauge erosion is measured in millimeters, it's no wonder it's easy … [Read more...] about Are My Gums Receding? And Why?
National Fresh Breath Day!
Going to a lot of social events this summer? They can be tough work. First, you have to have a few interesting topics outside of the weather to chat about. Then, if there's food involved, you've got to do that whole David Copperfield balancing act with your food plate to ensure you don't spill it all over yourself or your new friends while having that great conversation. And, of course, we all want to put our best foot forward for first … [Read more...] about National Fresh Breath Day!
Foods that Will Help Your Mouth Run Like a Finely Tuned City
Have you ever thought of your mouth as if it were a living, breathing version of a major city like Chicago? Think about it … you've got beautiful ascending (and descending!) skyscrapers in there … some of us have bridges … or even fillings that resemble patched roadways. And, of course, what's a city like Chicago without the elevated train? Braces, anyone? Ah, and we can't forget its dashing purple taxi-cabs, right? Purple taxi cabs? What would … [Read more...] about Foods that Will Help Your Mouth Run Like a Finely Tuned City
Perfect Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings
They say laughter is the best form of medicine. But what can you do if each time you let out one of those big belly laughs, all you can think about is the people staring at all that "silver" in your mouth? For those of us concerned about the appearance of the teeth in our mouth, such matters are less than trivial. They can hold us back from social situations where we are likely to be front-and-center, and in a larger context, can prevent us from … [Read more...] about Perfect Your Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings