Oral surgery is sometimes a crucial necessity for maintaining the health and beauty of your smile. The thought of surgery is bound to make even the most relaxed person a bit nervous. Fortunately, breakthroughs in digital x-rays, technology, and sedation have led to greater comfort and shorter healing times. At Loukas General Dentistry, we provide a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dentistry
Test your Wisdom with this Third Molar Quiz
Wisdom teeth usually erupt in the late teens or early twenties. Often times they come in at the wrong angle, and can cause dental issues. Sometimes they remain impacted, which can lead to potential infection. Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Thanasi and Dr. Maria Loukas want to know just how wise you are about wisdom teeth. Questions… Read more »
Meet your Beautiful Teeth
Naturally, dentists are very fond of teeth. They are fascinating things if you take the time to learn about them. The average person focuses mostly on the part you see, which is the dentin covered by enamel. But understanding all of the parts of your teeth and how they work together to provide you with… Read more »
The Intricacies of Different Types of Smiles
From an early age, we are conditioned to flash a grin when we hear, “say cheese!” When you smile on command, does it look and feel natural? Some smiles happen organically, and some are forced. Either way, research shows that a smile can actually release endorphins into your body. So if you’re feeling blue, try… Read more »
Can Oral Hygiene Help You Lose Weight?
Around this time of year, many people want to sit by the pool or go to the beach as much as possible, but is your body bathing suit ready? Making a few positive changes for health can translate into not only feeling better, but looking better. Believe it or not, a focus on dental hygiene… Read more »
True or False: Bad Breath Can Ruin your Date
Saliva is the clear, watery liquid in our mouths which we don’t generally wish to think about. You may be surprised to know that saliva plays a rather important role in your dental health. Saliva is a soldier inside your mouth, waging battle against bad breath, dry mouth, and bacteria. Did you know that saliva is constantly battling against the germs which cause bad breath? Park… Read more »
Dental Fractures Cause by Chewing Ice
It’s probably pretty hot in your neck of the woods, and will be for at least another month or two. However, with all of those back to school sales and many districts starting early in August, if you have kids, you may feel like fall is swiftly approaching. Don’t pull out the winter coats just… Read more »
A Dentist’s Interest in Your Lips
You may not think of your lips as a part of your dental health, but when you go in for an exam and checkup, your dentist will look at every part of your mouth. Sores, bumps, and lesions on the tongue, gums, inner-cheeks, and lips are all subject to examination for oral cancer. Keeping your… Read more »
Soccer, Summer, Swimming, and Your Smile
As Germany and Argentina prepare to vie for the World Cup, it seems that everyone across the country has soccer on the brain. This year we’ve seen some excellent examples of how NOT to protect your teeth during physical activity—a certain biting incident comes to mind. Whether you play soccer, football, or another popular summer… Read more »
Attack of the Acid, and What It Means for Your Teeth
Acid in your mouth? Sounds scary! When we talk about acid, we aren’t talking about the type of acid you’d find in, say, a mad scientist’s lab or in James Bond’s deadly acid fountain pen. Citric acid, lactic acid, and stomach acid are the most common culprits in the erosion of your tooth enamel. The… Read more »
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