Category - Chicago Dentist

• 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 Jun 6, 11:44 AM · Author Floss & Company

• Aging and Oral Health: Know the Facts

  

  Let’s talk about aging and the realities behind senior dental hygiene!

  Posted May 20, 01:27 PM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Apr 6, 04:44 PM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Mar 10, 10:28 AM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Feb 15, 12:46 PM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Jan 17, 03:47 PM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Dec 14, 02:45 PM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Nov 17, 11:44 AM · Author Floss & Company

• 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 Oct 19, 03:20 PM · Author Floss & Company

• From Tooth Decay to Tooth Loss

  

  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 Sep 17, 02:37 PM · Author Floss & Company