Getting to The Root of the Problem: What is Root Canal Therapy?

July 26, 2012

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry,Root Canals — Tags: dental procedures, root canal therapy — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Have you been told that you require root canal therapy? It’s important to understand what root canal therapy involves so you don’t feel uncomfortable when you come to Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, for the actual procedure. Stress can make your experience at the dentist far more difficult than it actually has to be.

What is a Root Canal?

The Root Canal is the name for the space within the root of the tooth, it is a hollow area that contains soft tissues (the pulp and nerves). The number of these hollow canals (one to four) in a tooth depend on the type of tooth and the pulp nourishes and hydrates the tooth.
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Preventing Cavities: Super Snacks for Super Teeth

July 19, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: healthy foods, how to care for your teeth, oral health care — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Preventing cavities is sometimes not an easy task. Do you find yourself prone to getting a lot of dental cavities even though you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and visit Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, every six months for a regular checkup? The problem may actually be linked to your diet. Here are a few super snacks that can help keep your teeth and gums at their healthiest in the constant struggle of preventing cavities:

Fruits & Veggies:
Apples, celery and cucumbers are all excellent super snacks for your dental health. These super snacks are nutritious and will help keep clean the surfaces of your teeth and massage your gums, improving circulation.

Dairy products:
Milk, cheese and calcium help with preventing cavities. These super snacks are rich in calcium and help neutralize acids in the mouth, reducing the incidence of cavities and tooth decay.
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5 Summer Snack Tips To Protect Your Child’s Teeth

July 17, 2012

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,Health — atriumfamily @ 11:43 am

Summer days means lazy afternoons by the pool and busy evenings at sporting events, concerts or on the road traveling with the family. Concession stands and snack bars tempt us with a variety of sweets and sugar-filled soda and juices, so parents must create strategies that will protect your children’s dental health and counteract tooth decay!

Here are five easy-to-follow summer tips that will help protect your child’s teeth from decay:

Nothing beats H20. Bacteria are attracted to sugar and together they create an acid, which causes tooth decay and deterioration. Water rinses your mouth of bacteria and acid in addition to increasing the formation of your saliva.
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Afraid of Going to the Dentist? Discover The Cure for Dental Fears

July 12, 2012

Filed under: Health,Other — Tags: dental anxiety, dental phobia — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Dentists generally have a bad reputation. Expressions such as “It’s like pulling teeth” and “I’d rather get a root canal” are proof that doing something painful and hard is often compared to going to the dentist. In fact, going to the dentist is shown as something to be endured, not enjoyed.

However, it doesn’t have to be that way at all – and we at Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, certainly don’t believe going to the dentist is a terrifying ordeal for any of our patients. But don’t just take our word for it! Check out some of our testimonials.

Our oral health care experts do their very best to make your every experience at the dentist a memorable one – in a good way! We know why people dislike going to the dentist and we’ve worked to make our office, our staff and our technology into a perfect combination of excellent patient-focused care and excellent oral health care.
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Why Go to the Dentist? We’ve Got a Few Good Reasons!

July 5, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: oral health care, why you want to go to the dentist — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Regular visits to your dentist at New Lenox dentist Atrium Family Dental are incredibly important for both your oral health and your general health. Why go to the dentist? Poor oral health has been linked to poor general health, so come in for an appointment at our New Lenox dental clinic, and get a great smile and something to smile about.

Still wondering “why go to the dentist”?

Prevention is key to most oral health care issues. You can avoid cavities, plaque building, gingivitis and a whole host of oral health care issues simply by practicing proper oral hygiene and booking your regular oral health checkup at Atrium Family Dental, New Lenox dentist.
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