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!

Here are 4 things that may be very bad for your teeth.  These are items that you will run into everyday, so try to pick and choose how often you put them in your mouth!

1.) sticky candy — the citric acid breaks down enamel

2.) soda / sports drinks — same acid bad for teeth!

3.) chewing ice — can make teeth brittle

4.) lemons & limes — can pull enamel off teeth

Every February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  This years month long observance campaign is “SUGAR WARS.” This year, the ADA would like to demonstrate effective ways to defeat the effects of sugar and maintain good oral health by brushing, flossing, rinsing and eating healthy snacks.

Please help your little ones to brush twice a day. Encourage them to floss, let them watch you floss.  Also, try making healthy snacks for after school, let the kids help. If they have helped prepare a healthy snack, they are more likely to take part in eating that snack!
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