Dental Secrets Straight from Your Dentist!

April 26, 2012

Filed under: Health,Other — Tags: dental secrets, oral health care, proper oral health care — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Your oral health is important and at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL, our team of oral health care experts want to share with you the most important oral health secrets that will give you a healthy smile you’ll be proud to show off everywhere.

If your gums are bleeding, there’s a very high chance you have periodontal (gum) disease. Come for an appointment as soon as possible!
An oral health care checkup at Atrium Family Dental every 6 months applies only to healthy gums. If you don’t have healthy gums, you’ll want to schedule a checkup at least every 3 months.
Pay attention to your back teeth when brushing/flossing. We’ve found that patients at Atrium Family Dental focus too much on their visible front teeth.
Proper oral health care includes 10 minutes of careful brushing and flossing.
Mouthwash that contains alcohol can dry out your mouth and actually worsen your bad breath.

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Understanding the Common Causes of Worn Teeth: Bruxism, Abrasion & Erosion

April 19, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: abrasion, Bruxism, enamel erosion, worn enamel, Worn Teeth — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

One of the most common causes for worn teeth is bruxism. Bruxism refers to tooth grinding or jaw clenching, especially during sleep, which wears down your enamel at an accelerated rate. You may have bruxism and not be aware of it, so contact Atrium Family Dental for an appointment and we’ll let you know if your teeth are showing signs of bruxism and what you can do if that’s the case.

Abrasion is another common cause of worn teeth. Simply put, abrasion describes tooth enamel that is worn down by foreign objects in the mouth. Toothbrushes are the most common type of abrasive objects. If you brush your teeth too vigorously, you risk wearing down your enamel too much. Chewing pens or fingernails can cause teeth to lose enamel fast as well, as can an oral piercing or tongue ring.
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Have a Sweet Easter from Atrium Family Dental!

April 6, 2012

Filed under: Holidays — atriumfamily @ 3:48 pm

Did you know the first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s out of pastry and sugar? Nowadays, Easter treats can include Peeps, Cadbury eggs, donuts, marshmallows, Mars bars, cake, ice cream – all things that might cause cavities and tooth decay.

If you’re worried that your sweet tooth might turn into tooth decay, don’t be! You can enjoy your Easter treats and keep your teeth healthy! Just keep in mind these simple things when hunting for your Easter eggs:

Pick Dark Chocolate – dark chocolate can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.
Avoid Anything Gooey – candy that sticks to your teeth is more likely to feed the bacteria in your mouth that causes cavities
Water It Down – water can help wash away-cavity causing bacteria, so be sure to keep a glassful close at hand.
Practice Good Oral Health – be sure to brush twice a day for 3 minutes, floss daily before bed and visit Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL for your dental hygiene appointment every 6 months or if you suspect that you might have a cavity.

The dental health team at Atrium Family Dental wishes you and your family a sweet Easter filled with smiles!

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Is Invisalign For You? Check Out Our Infograph!

April 5, 2012

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign — Tags: clear aligners, infograph, invisalign — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Enjoy the Invisalign Infograph below provided by Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL and see why Invisalign Invisible Aligners could be the clear choice for your Orthodontic treatment.

Contact us if you have any questions about Invisalign Invisible Aligners or if you would like to book your Invisalign Appointment at Atrium Family Dental today!

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