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.
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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!
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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.
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!
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So you had to have one or more of your teeth pulled, the question now is “what is the next step?” You can have a gap in your mouth, or you can restore your smile. You won’t find a dentist who will tell you to just live with the gap in your mouth. There are many problems with this. At Atrium Family Dental, we care about our patients and advise them to do what is best for their health while also working with their budget. Keep reading to find out why our New Lenox dentist advises patients to find a restorative dentistry treatment to resolve their missing teeth.
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