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As we stated in our last blog post, 75% of Americans suffer from some form of periodontal disease. If you think you are among that 75% how should you seek treatment? The first step is visiting your dentist. At our Evanston dental office we have several different treatment options depending on the severity of your […]

We started our blog posts off with information about dental insurance because we believe that it’s important for patients to understand their insurance. Now we’re going to move on to taking care of your smile throughout your life.  To start your children out on a great path to oral health, it is important to

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. 

Every New Year there’s a certain amount of pressure to make and keep a New Year’s Resolution. Did you make one? If you need an idea, how about taking better care of your teeth? Keep your teeth healthy with these easy to keep resolution ideas from Evanston’s hometown dentist office?  Brush and Floss Keep

Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is the number one cause of adult tooth loss in the United States. The American Academy of Periodontology has estimated that “approximately three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease.” (Source) With the advances in dentistry over the past 40 years, we are better

These days everything is pretty fast paced and often people look for a short cut to get things done more quickly. Unfortunately, there isn’t a shortcut to a healthy smile. The following are some quick and easy ways to make it easier to keep your smile healthy.  Brush and Floss The best way to

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

Often we find ourselves snacking throughout the holidays instead of sitting down for 3 regular meals. Your waistline may be the most noticeable victim to this holiday tradition, but your teeth are suffering as well. This holiday season try some of these tricks to keep your teeth healthy while still enjoying all of the treats

One of the familiar questions you get asked at our office: how often do you floss? Everyone should know that you are supposed to floss daily, but not everyone does. In this week’s blog post we will address common misconceptions about flossing, how to floss properly, and which floss type to choose. Why you should

When you are suffering from dry mouth, your initial goal should be to discover the root cause of your dry mouth. If the cause is due to medications – such as antidepressant or allergy medications – your dentist and doctor will work with you to find an alternate medication or dosage. If the cause is