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Invisalign, for the Image Conscious

November 29, 2012

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

A beautiful smile can make a world of difference to your appearance, your self-esteem and your confidence. If your teeth aren’t perfectly straight, you have the option of undergoing orthodontic treatment to give you that picture perfect smile.

Braces are considered to be the most common and traditional form of orthodontic treatment. On the other hand, Invisalign is fairly new on the market, but is steadily gaining in popularity, especially with the younger crowd, with 2 million smiles now straightened with Invisalign. Both braces and Invisalign work to give you straighter, healthier, and ultimately more beautiful teeth. Before choosing which option to get, have a talk with your dentist at Atrium Family Dental so that he might address any questions and concerns you might have regarding Invisalign vs. braces and which is right for you.
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Healthy Spices for a Healthy Smile

October 26, 2012

Aiming to improve your oral health? Try integrating the spices profiled below into your cooking for a cozy, healthy winter!

Just what are the best spices that can help you ward off the winter chills as well as improve your oral health?

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices, used in eggnog, cookies, scents, teas, pies, you get the idea! Cinnamon is a wonderful spice to have in your spice collection as it has actually been shown to improve your oral health via decreasing blood sugar – one of the contributing causes to gum illness and diabetic issues.
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Why Smile? Top 5 Reasons to Smile from your New Lenox dentist

September 27, 2012

Filed under: Other — Tags: new lenox dentist — atriumfamily @ 5:13 pm

If you’ve ever wondered why smiling is beneficial to you, your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental, is delighted to provide you with the top 5 reasons why smiling is great for you and your health.

1. Smiling is universal

By and large, a smile is a universal sign of happiness. Smiling is one of the first things an infant does and smiling is now a part of our written language :). On top of that, smiling isn’t a uniquely human trait.

2. Smiling makes you happy

The simple act of smiling sends a message to your brain that you’re happy, which results in your brain sending feel-good endorphins to your body and can actually make you feel happy – even when you don’t.
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Gum Disease and Breast Cancer – What’s the Link?

August 30, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: breast cancer, gum disease — 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: dental implants, invisalign, whitening — 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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