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Preventing Cavities: Super Snacks for Super Teeth

July 19, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: healthy foods, how to care for your teeth, oral health care — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Preventing cavities is sometimes not an easy task. Do you find yourself prone to getting a lot of dental cavities even though you brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and visit Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dentist, every six months for a regular checkup? The problem may actually be linked to your diet. Here are a few super snacks that can help keep your teeth and gums at their healthiest in the constant struggle of preventing cavities:

Fruits & Veggies:
Apples, celery and cucumbers are all excellent super snacks for your dental health. These super snacks are nutritious and will help keep clean the surfaces of your teeth and massage your gums, improving circulation.

Dairy products:
Milk, cheese and calcium help with preventing cavities. These super snacks are rich in calcium and help neutralize acids in the mouth, reducing the incidence of cavities and tooth decay.
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Why Go to the Dentist? We’ve Got a Few Good Reasons!

July 5, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: oral health care, why you want to go to the dentist — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Regular visits to your dentist at New Lenox dentist Atrium Family Dental are incredibly important for both your oral health and your general health. Why go to the dentist? Poor oral health has been linked to poor general health, so come in for an appointment at our New Lenox dental clinic, and get a great smile and something to smile about.

Still wondering “why go to the dentist”?

Prevention is key to most oral health care issues. You can avoid cavities, plaque building, gingivitis and a whole host of oral health care issues simply by practicing proper oral hygiene and booking your regular oral health checkup at Atrium Family Dental, New Lenox dentist.
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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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