What are Intra-Oral Photos Intra-oral photos are photos that are taken of your teeth, gums and oral tissue. These photos may be of a single tooth, a group of teeth, or any area of your mouth. At our office, photos are taken with a small, high quality digital camera that moves comfortably within your mouth. […]
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Whenever you hit your teeth there’s a chance for dental trauma. Any injury that affects your smile can be scary. The most important thing to do is to keep calm. With all dental emergencies, you should contact our Evanston dental office as soon as possible. The following are some tips for dental emergencies from our office and
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Grinding and clenching of your teeth can cause many problems, as we discussed in last week’s blog post. There are two solutions we offer at our Evanston dentist office: a nightguard or an NTI. This week we will discuss why we would prescribe one device over the other and how they help in bruxism cases.
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Fluoride is a wonderful way to protect your smile, but it’s not the only product out there that can help keep your smile healthy and beautiful. There are several other products, both over the counter and available through our dentists that, when used in conjunction with fluoride, promote a healthier smile. Xylitol Xylitol is one
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Tooth enamel is the thin layer that covers the portion of your tooth that is above the gum line. Although it is the hardest tissue in your body, it is still susceptible to different forms of wear. One such form of wear is erosion. Causes The most common cause of enamel erosion is acid wear.
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When you have a missing tooth, in the past your dentist would have recommended a bridge. Due to advances in dentistry, today your dentist will most likely recommend a dental implant. There are many benefits to getting a dental implant instead of a bridge, and we are going to review those today.  What is an Implant? There
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If you have dental insurance, then you already know that each year your dental plan gives you a specified dollar amount. This amount is to cover a percentage of all of your procedures, keeping your out of pockets expenses lower. This week we are going to review the basics of insurance benefits to help you
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A wonderful way to supplement your yearly dental professional fluoride treatment is with at home fluoride treatments. There are several different options, and we recommend different options to different people depending on their age, habits, and risk for tooth decay. Over the counter fluoride treatments Our number one recommendation for over the counter fluoride treatment
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As the name implies, cracked tooth syndrome is when your tooth has a crack or fracture that extends into the dentin of your tooth. Sometimes the crack can reach the pulp of your tooth, which may result in pain.  Causes There can be many causes for a fractured tooth. Some include: grinding, chewing on
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Baby’s first teeth can be a big ordeal for baby as well as mommy. For first time mothers, it can be stressful not knowing what to expect. Unfortunately, every child is different and some babies find teething to be a breeze, while others are fussy. Today we will try to help alleviate some of that
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