A white smile gives you a more youthful and vibrant appearance. No wonder teeth whitening has become one of the most highly requested cosmetic dental services out there. Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, know how important safe and effective whitening and brightening solutions are as compared to over-the-counter methods. Professional in-office… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dentistry
Are Dentists Celebrating Chocolate Chips?
Who doesn’t love a fresh-out-of-the-oven, ooey, gooey, homemade chocolate chip cookie? Even most dentists find them hard to resist. Tomorrow is National Chocolate Chip Day. Talk about a great reason to throw a batch of cookies into your oven. Of course, you do need to be somewhat wary of all of that sugar exposure to… Read more »
Parents’ Guide to Caring for Children’s Teeth
Becoming a parent changes everything. Suddenly, we become responsible for meeting all of the needs of another human being. This daunting task seems much more manageable after a little training and education. The same is true when parents receive training regarding how to care for their children’ oral health. There is a great lack of… Read more »
Test Your Knowledge of Gum Disease
Gum disease isn’t the most common dental disease (that accolade belongs to tooth decay). It isn’t particularly difficult to prevent or treat, either. On the contrary, the main reason gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss is that people neglect, or fail to realize, the warning signs. By the time many patients… Read more »
What We Do at a Dental Cleaning
Though dental care often means different things to different people, one service all patients should undergo is a dental cleaning and examination, which you should attend at least once every six months. Your dental cleanings allow Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas to periodically remove harmful plaque and tartar from your teeth to prevent the… Read more »
Take Better Care of Your Teeth at Home
Ideally, you should only visit the dentist twice a year, for your biannual dental checkups and cleanings. If you practice good enough hygiene at home, then a professional cleaning and thorough inspection should see your smile through good health until your next visit. To help you make the most of your home hygiene routine, Dr…. Read more »
Beat Bad Breath for Good
Your initial instinct may be to hide it, but you can’t conceal your bad breath for long. In fact, ignoring the cause of it can allow bad breath to grow worse, especially if it’s a chronic condition. Your best bet for ridding yourself of the burden is to track down why your breath remains offensive… Read more »
Are Teeth the Same as Bones?
They’re incredibly strong, and they contain many of the same minerals, but contrary to popular belief, your teeth are not identical to your bones. Though strikingly similar in many respects, your teeth are located in your mouth, while your bones are inside of your body. One of the more vital differences is that, unlike your… Read more »
The Role of Bacteria in General Dentistry
It’s not exactly a secret that your mouth plays host to masses of bacteria at any given time. Even if you’ve never been told about them, you’re likely familiar with their sticky by-product, dental plaque. The malicious germs found in your mouth are harmless in small numbers, but allow them to gather in force from… Read more »
Your General Dentists’ Tips to Save Your Teeth This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving commemorates an important moment in our history, but for most people, the holiday revolves around food, and lots of it. Aside from overstuffing yourself, the feast can also pose a risk to your oral health by overfeeding the bacteria that reside in your mouth, which can increase your risk for tooth decay and other… Read more »
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