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Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

When you have a dental health concern about one or more of your teeth, the best option is always to keep your natural teeth! Often, the only alternative to endodontic Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

If you’re scheduled for endodontic surgery at our Gurnee, Illinois office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions: Will it help? An endodontist has the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Gurnee, Illinois office to make sure you catch any Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

Endodontics is a specialty branch of dentistry dedicated to the treatment of conditions affecting the soft inner tissues of the teeth. Endodontists, like the doctor, routinely perform root canals, root Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

There are many understandable reasons why you might be feeling less than enthusiastic about your upcoming endodontic treatment.  Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 30, 2023.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 16, 2023.

Getting to the Root of the Problem While our roots are well-protected, they’re not indestructible! Several conditions can damage them. But we’re not just about problems—we also have some suggestions to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 09, 2023.

Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, Read more