Now that you have dentures, you can enjoy a fully restored smile again! While you’ll be able to eat comfortably and feel more confident about your teeth, they’ll still need to be cleaned often as well as taken to your dentist for occasional checkups. But what if you wanted to maintain their initial shine? Read on to learn how to whiten dentures safely and the methods you should avoid.

If you’re trying to maintain strong and healthy pearly whites, then you might want to know there’s more to it than brushing and flossing. Most people tend to snack on their favorite foods without much thought about their teeth. But did you know that some snacks can actually easily damage your enamel? Keep reading to learn four foods that can chip teeth and how you can prevent a dental emergency.

With about 178 million Americans struggling with tooth loss, a statistic reported by the American College of Prosthodontists, it’s safe to say that missing teeth are extremely common. With the negative effects on your bite, oral health, speech, and smile, it’s not hard to see why modern dentures are so popular, especially since they are completely tailored to each patient. Keeping them pristine requires some maintenance, however. To learn a few tips for caring for dentures, keep reading!

Are your teeth crooked or misaligned? Maybe you’ve avoided getting braces because of their appearance or discomfort? Thankfully, modern dentistry has brought an amazing way to straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly: Invisalign clear braces. Keep reading to learn about Invisalign in New Lenox, its benefits, and some frequently asked questions about the treatment process.

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Have you noticed something different around here lately? As part of our continuous effort to improve the patient experience of all our guests, we recently completed a makeover of our dental website. Now, our website shares more custom photos and tells more of our story. At the same time, it includes the latest technology and makes us more accessible to everyone on the Internet. To learn more about the details behind the change, read on!