In the world of dental care, root canal therapy has gained an undeserved bad reputation, and many patients who require the procedure are often unaware of its importance, or refuse treatment out of unfounded apprehension. The truth, however, is that root canal therapy is the last resort in treating one of the most destructive and… Read more »
Your teeth are the strongest part of your body when they’re healthy, but to remain so, they need diligent care and maintenance that extends beyond merely brushing and flossing your teeth every day. A good oral hygiene routine requires a few moments out of every day, and what you do for the rest of your… Read more »
With the frequency of permanent tooth loss among adults today, especially our elders, tooth loss may seem like a natural part of aging. It’s not. Modern dentistry places a considerable focus on replacing teeth that have been lost or rendered useless by damage or disease because a healthy mouth relies on a full set of… Read more »
If you habitually enjoy a cup or three of coffee every day, you might do so with a bit of trepidation concerning the myriad warnings against coffee and caffeine, particularly regarding your oral and physical health. However, some studies suggest that coffee’s bad reputation may not be entirely deserved. Your Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr…. Read more »
When detected early, most dental health issues can be treated with noninvasive procedures and improved oral hygiene. Unfortunately, dental diseases aren’t always detected early, and by the time you seek treatment, the damage may be severe enough to require oral surgery. Your dedicated Park Ridge oral surgeons offer a variety of surgical procedures in their… Read more »
As implant dentists in Park Ridge, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas are experts at restoring and maintaining our patients’ confidence in their smiles, usually in the form of comprehensive tooth replacements through one or more dental implants. However, tooth loss isn’t the only dental affliction that can diminish your smile’s confidence. Today, we explore… Read more »
With the long-term popularity that dentures have enjoyed, much of the attention on tooth loss has focused on missing much or all of your teeth on one or both dental ridges. However, the loss of a single tooth can be equally devastating to your oral health, and replacing a single lost tooth should be as… Read more »
The question has plagued many people for a long time—is chewing gum good or bad for you? School administrators, library officials, and others who seek to ban the practice in their respective environments may automatically chime in that, yes, chewing gum is distractive and bad all the way around. However, some researchers suggest the exact… Read more »
When it comes to your smile, there’s much more than meets the eye. For instance, if you lose a tooth, the gap left in your smile is obvious. However, the oral structures that you don’t see suffer more serious and far-reaching consequences from tooth loss, and addressing these effects is a bit more involved than… Read more »
Dentures have long been a life-saver for smiles that have suffered significant tooth loss, but the constant need to readjust or replace them can sometimes prove burdensome. As many patients with dentures can agree, your replacement teeth cannot function when they don’t fit well. Luckily, your Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi… Read more »
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