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 »
Dryness is a common oral affliction, especially when it’s hot and you’re thirsty. In most cases, mild dry mouth doesn’t indicate anything more serious than thirst; however, sometimes excessive dryness can indicate an underlying problem, and if not treated, it can increase your risk for nearly every dental disease. Your Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr…. Read more »
Replacing your lost teeth is about more than just pride in your smile; it’s also about returning your mouth’s ability to function properly. To do so, your replacement teeth must be supported by a foundation that can mimic the strength of your natural teeth’s roots. As dedicated Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr. Maria and Dr…. Read more »
As implant dentists in Park Ridge, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas can expertly restore your smile from tooth loss and other devastating dental maladies. However, as part of our dedication to preserving our patients’ beautiful and vibrant smiles, your Park Ridge dentists warn that preventing such maladies is preferable to treating them. To effectively… Read more »
There’s more than one way to bridge the gap left in your smile by one or more missing teeth. Traditional dental bridges have long offered patients an effective means for restoring their mouths’ beauty and function after losing a tooth, or several teeth in a row. However, advancements in the art of tooth replacement have… Read more »
If you’re in the market to replace one or more missing teeth, then chances are that you’ve heard of dental implants. As the only restorative dental option that replaces your lost tooth roots, dental implants are an invaluable addition to many patients’ replacement teeth, allowing them to enjoy a sturdy and secure set of replacement… Read more »
Recently, we discussed how gum disease develops, and how it works to destroy the gums and jawbone that support your teeth, making it the number one cause of adult tooth loss in America. As a progressive issue, gum disease develops and matures in stages, and when left untreated, can have devastating effects even beyond tooth… Read more »
When it comes to your oral health, knowledge really is power. There are myriad oral health issues that can affect your smile, and understanding how they develop and the destruction they can wreak will better prepare you to protect your smile’s integrity. For instance, many people are aware that gum disease is a serious and… Read more »
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