November 2013

Halitosis can be an embarrassing condition, especially as most people who suffer with it, can’ttell that they have bad breath. There are a number of different reasons why halitosis occurs.  Food The most common and well known cause of bad breath is the food you eat. When you eat foods with strong odors they […]

Introducing your children to good oral health is very important. Some kids need help and encouragement, while others require you to be more creative with your oral hygiene care ideas. Here at our Evanston dental office, we’ve compiled some different tips and tricks that you can try to help your little one keep their smile happy

We understand that most of us are trying to find ways to add more time to our day. This week we’ve figured out what the ideal oral hygiene routine includes. By following this routine you will spend less time at the dentist and have more time do to what you love.  Before Breakfast After

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, so we here at Stephens Dentistry are going to do our part to help raise oral cancer awareness. An estimated 8,000 people will die from oral cancer this year. The main reason that mortality rates are so dismal for oral cancer is because it often goes undiscovered. As with

Last week we discussed what you should know about oral cancer. This week we will go more in depth about what the risk factors are for oral cancer and what you can do (if anything) to help decrease your chances of being diagnosed with oral cancer.  Tobacco Use Tobacco, in all it’s forms, is

We have been discussing the advanced oral cancer screening that we offer at our Evanston dental office over the past couple of weeks. In this week’s blog post we will tell you more about what to expect from this advanced screening. We’ll also discuss why this screening can help increase your chance of surviving oral cancer.  

With all of the whitening products on the market, you may find you are overwhelmed. If you have considered whitening, but aren’t sure that your teeth really need it, we are going to offer you some solutions that you can try on your own before committing to a commercial whitener. Stay away from staining foods

One of the best tools you can use to help keep your teeth and mouth healthy is your toothbrush. Are you getting the most out of your toothbrush? A worn out toothbrush cleans your teeth much less effectively than a new toothbrush, so make sure your replace your toothbrush regularly to increase it’s efficiency. Worn

How you brush your teeth is almost more important than what you use to brush your teeth. Even the most up to date, technologically advanced electric toothbrush won’t clean your teeth properly, if you don’t use proper brushing technique. In fact, your toothbrush may do more harm than good if you aren’t brushing properly. 

Do you find getting your child to go to the dentist a difficult task? Dental offices can be ascary place for kids, but with some help from your friendly Evanston dentists, it doesn’t have to be. There are some simple steps you can take to help ease your child’s dental anxiety. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! The best