When several random teeth are missing in the mouth, patients have 3 options. My practice can place multiple implants over the course of months, make a partial denture to fill …
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How Spouses Survive A Tooth Grinder
Some spouses know that their “other half” has experienced stress during the day, merely from sharing their bedroom that evening. They need to sleep with a pillow over their head, …
Several Diseases Impact Your Mouth
For example, Diabetes can reduce one’s ability to fight infection. If a diabetic has frequently high blood glucose levels, they are more susceptible to gum disease. But, the reverse is …
Flakey Weather
To say that Chicagoland has had their share of snow this season is definitely an understatement! Aside from being plowed in and shoveled out, this white stuff has also created …
Dentists Continue to Learn after Dental School
To maintain licensure in Illinois, those in dentistry must attend Continuing Education courses throughout the year and report these to the State. Many courses are offered at Dental Conventions, like …
Your Fabulous Fifties
Why do you suppose that people celebrate their “Big Birthday” with a large party or fancy cruise? It could be that they’re glad that the kids have grown up, established …
How Many People Don’t Like Ice Cream?
I’ve met four in my life. But I’ve also met hundreds who cannot eat ice cream, whether from lactose intolerance or because their teeth hurt. I’m frankly amazed that the …
Dentistry Is Mingling with Medical Research
We’ve all known someone who seems to catch every sniffle and fever that arrives during the winter. The government, plus dental and medical professions, have studied the connection between overall …
“Xerostomia”- Pronouncing the “x” as a “Z”
We take it so for granted…until we don’t have it. Saliva in your mouth moistens the tissues, helps clear food debris from teeth, and actually begins digesting certain foods. Yet, …
Holey Oral Anatomy
The current form of self-expression has dentists worried. Piercing a lip, tongue, or uvula (hangs down from top jaw, in the back of one’s throat) is not a good idea. …