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Gum Disease and Breast Cancer – What’s the Link?

August 30, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Recently, research carried out by the British Dental Wellness Foundation found that women who suffer from gum disease or who have missing teeth are up to 11 times more most likely to develop breast cancer than other women.

The link between cancer and poor oral health care hasn’t been officially determined, but poor oral health care has been linked to poor general healthcare and linked to diabetes, premature births and cardiovascular disease.

Your dental and general health is essential to the team at your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental. Contact Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, and book your oral health care appointment today. We will work with you on your oral health care routine and offer you the chance  for the greatest and healthiest smile possible – and the satisfaction that your oral health care is the best one possible.
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3 Ways to Get a Great Smile for Back to School

August 27, 2012

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,Cosmetic Dentistry,Dental Implants,Invisalign,Restorative Dentistry,Teeth Whitening — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 5:28 pm

Just in time for back to school, Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, shows you 3 ways you can get a great smile!

1. Whitening

Zoom Whitening can help brighten your smile up to 8 shades whiter! Come in for an appointment and we’ll give you a celebrity-worthy smile that’s sure to impress everyone, from your boss, co-workers and friends to a new date.

2. Dental Implants 

If you’ve lost a tooth, a dental implant could be your ideal way to restore your smile and your self-confidence. Replacing a lost tooth isn’t just done for aesthetic reasons – adjacent teeth may crowd into the empty space, ruining your bite and your smile.
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How Can Licorice Help You Fight Cavities?

August 23, 2012

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,Health — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Research has recently found that licorice could have the ability to battle cavity-causing bacteria, and the dental health care specialists at Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, would certainly like to weigh in on the problem and help you make an educated choice.

Actual licorice isn’t really a candy sold in shops – and your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental, don’t really advise ‘fake’ licorice as a treat. Licorice candy can stick to your teeth and in fact help out the bacteria in your mouth that causes cavities and gum disease.

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Receding Gums 101: What Are Receding Gums?

August 9, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: , , , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

One of the most common questions asked to dental professionals is: “what are receding gums?”. In simple terms, receding gums are a result of gum disease — causing your gums to have a “receding” appearance.

What causes receding gums?

Typically, gum disease plays the largest role in causing receding gums. In simple terms, bacteria that enters the oral cavity as a result of gum disease starts to form plaque. Plaque accumulation can cause inflammation of the gums and this inflammation results in erosion of gum tissue – giving your gums a recessed appearance.

How to prevent receding gums?
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What to Do after a Tooth Extraction

August 2, 2012

Filed under: Dental Bridges,Dental Implants,Dentures,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

After a tooth extraction (removal) has been done by one of our dental health experts at Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist,  it is essential to take correct care of the site to avoid infection, control bleeding and allow the gum tissue to heal well enough that it can easily accept a denture or dental implant.

Here’s what to do after you’ve experienced a tooth extraction or a wisdom tooth extraction for a happy, healthy smile:

1. You might experience tenderness after a tooth extraction – over-the-counter painkillers can easily help you with the discomfort or you might ask your New Lenox dentist for prescription painkillers if you find the discomfort to be too much.

2. Cold compresses can help keep the pain and swelling down after a tooth extraction but be sure not to overdo it.

3. It’s very important that you do not touch the extraction site, chew around the location or smoke at all. We suggest that you consume a great deal of fluids so that the site can remain moist.
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