Category - Chicago Dentist
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Better Hydration for Better Smiles
How does drinking water affect our teeth? Here are some ways that consuming water not only increases your overall health, but your dental health, too.
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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Aging and Oral Health: Know the Facts
Let’s talk about aging and the realities behind senior dental hygiene!
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral cancer is highly preventable, but often diagnosed in later stages. Here's the warning signs and symptoms to watch for.
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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Historical Women in Dentistry
Lucy Hobbs and Emeline Jones provided both healing and hope, and we recognize their contributions to both women and dentistry!
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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Matters of the Heart! and Tips to De-Stress
Statistics show that heart disease risks increase as we get older. Starting from an early age is of course ideal, but here we are right now! We must begin making changes in our everyday lives. And here's how to start!
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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5 Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Having sensitive teeth is very common and treatable. If the sensitivity you’re feeling is mild, there are several over-the-counter options that can help alleviate the discomfort.
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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5 Holiday Stocking Stuffers to Make a Smile Brighter!
This Christmas, we’re striving to be more mindful of our oral health, do what we can to prevent any sugar overload, and invite you to take that on as well!
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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Things You Need to Know About Dental History
The concept behind today’s dentistry got its start between 1650 and the 1800s, and the man who started it all was 17th-century French physician Pierre Fauchard. He is properly named “The Father of Modern Dentistry”.
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy for Halloween
Halloween brings out our inner child. It gets us excited to dress up, decorate the house, and share candy. It is also a time when we all feel comfortable enough to eat as many pieces of candy as we want, because what’s Halloween without sweets?
Posted · Author Floss & Company
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From Tooth Decay to Tooth Loss
cartoon teeth and gums Gum disease starts because of the bacteria that form and stays on teeth. If the bacteria are not removed daily with brushing and flossing, the plaque builds up and the bacteria starts infecting the gums and teeth. Left untreated, teeth will eventually start to fall out or will require professional extraction
Posted · Author Floss & Company