Oil Pulling
Oil pulling has been a hot topic. Although an ancient Ayurvedic ritual, Dr F. Karach, MD introduced it into our…
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Suggestions for Freshening your Breath
Do you have a hot date this weekend? Whether it is your first official date, or you’ve been married for…
Read More →Ready to Brush Up on Oral Hygiene
The feeling of clean, smooth teeth is a terrific one. When the sticky biofilm better known as plaque (and its…
Read More →Challenge yourself to a Quiz on Cavities
Do you know a lot about cavities? Take this quiz from Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria and Thanasi Loukas, and…
Read More →Loose Teeth in Adults: How to Deal
The consequences of lost permanent teeth are obvious from a cosmetic standpoint. There are also future oral health implications of dragging your…
Read More →Do you Still Need Cleanings with Dental Implants?
The beauty of implants is that they’re designed to mimic your tooth’s entire structure, down to the roots. With such a…
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…
Read More →Glucose and Your Gums: A Diabetic’s Guide to Periodontal Disease
It’s common knowledge that diabetes is linked to such medical complications as renal failure, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Less common…
Read More →Can you Prevent Tooth Loss?
Overall, the rate of tooth loss in America has gradually declined since the 1940s. Your teeth are essential to quality…
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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…
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