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Proper Oral Care: Children’s Dental

May 17, 2012

We all know that maintaining oral health is important, especially when it comes to children. Experts suggest that parents should start taking care of their children’s oral health at age 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. However, a report from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital indicates that the majority of children from ages 1-2 have not even begun seeing a dentist.

At Atrium Family Dental, we want to encourage our New Lenox, IL patients to bring their children to our dental office as soon as they turn 1 or as soon as their first teeth come in. We will give your child the proper oral care they need, so they can lead healthy lives with a lifetime of smiles.
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Get Rid of Your Toothache, Fast!

May 10, 2012

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dentist secrets, quick tips, Toothache — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

If you’re suffering from a toothache, contact Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL as soon as possible – your tooth may be abscessed and require emergency dental care. Come in to Atrium Family Dental to avoid complications such as surgery or a tooth extraction if you experience any type of toothache.

The good news is, there are some tried and true toothache pain relief methods and here they are, brought to you by the caring team of oral health care experts at Atrium Family Dental.

Cold Compress

Applying a cold compress to your jaw should alleviate a toothache. The cold reduces blood flow to the site and therefore reduces swelling and pain. Apply a cold compress as often as necessary until the pain subsides.

Pain Medication

Pain medication can help relieve a toothache but be sure not to exceed the recommended dose. Pain relievers such as aspirin and Advil typically contain anti-inflammatory medicine which can reduce the pain and swelling associated with a toothache.
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Want to Live a Longer, Happier Life? Smile more! [TEDx]

May 3, 2012

Filed under: Health,Other — Tags: Benefits of Smiling, TEDx Talk — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, your social relationships and your overall well-being, smiling is your best bet!

The simple act of smiling comes with a lot of benefits. According to a recent TED Talk given by Health Tap founder and CEO Ron Gutman, several studies support the theory that smiling improves your health and longevity. One study found that the width of a smile can be used to predict longevity – in other words, the wider your smile, the more likely you are to live longer. If you’re not happy with your smile and don’t smile often or at all, contact Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL to book an appointment and improve your life, one smile at a time!
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Dental Secrets Straight from Your Dentist!

April 26, 2012

Filed under: Health,Other — Tags: dental secrets, oral health care, proper oral health care — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Your oral health is important and at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL, our team of oral health care experts want to share with you the most important oral health secrets that will give you a healthy smile you’ll be proud to show off everywhere.

If your gums are bleeding, there’s a very high chance you have periodontal (gum) disease. Come for an appointment as soon as possible!
An oral health care checkup at Atrium Family Dental every 6 months applies only to healthy gums. If you don’t have healthy gums, you’ll want to schedule a checkup at least every 3 months.
Pay attention to your back teeth when brushing/flossing. We’ve found that patients at Atrium Family Dental focus too much on their visible front teeth.
Proper oral health care includes 10 minutes of careful brushing and flossing.
Mouthwash that contains alcohol can dry out your mouth and actually worsen your bad breath.

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Understanding the Common Causes of Worn Teeth: Bruxism, Abrasion & Erosion

April 19, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: abrasion, Bruxism, enamel erosion, worn enamel, Worn Teeth — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

One of the most common causes for worn teeth is bruxism. Bruxism refers to tooth grinding or jaw clenching, especially during sleep, which wears down your enamel at an accelerated rate. You may have bruxism and not be aware of it, so contact Atrium Family Dental for an appointment and we’ll let you know if your teeth are showing signs of bruxism and what you can do if that’s the case.

Abrasion is another common cause of worn teeth. Simply put, abrasion describes tooth enamel that is worn down by foreign objects in the mouth. Toothbrushes are the most common type of abrasive objects. If you brush your teeth too vigorously, you risk wearing down your enamel too much. Chewing pens or fingernails can cause teeth to lose enamel fast as well, as can an oral piercing or tongue ring.
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