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Do you suffer from nervousness when you visit the dentist? You are not alone. Many people, including our own office manager, get nervous when confronted with the idea of visiting the dental chair. Here are some tips for overcoming or dealing with your dental anxiety.  1. Speak to your dentist and your dental team. Review […]

For our first blog post after being on hiatus, we thought we would discuss the difference between plaque and tartar (also known as dental calculus.) Plaque and Tartar You may know that plaque is the build-up of bacteria on your teeth. When you brush your teeth, the plaque is what you are removing. When plaque

The saying goes, “Don’t put off until tomorrow, what you can do today.” In dentistry this is even more important as putting a filling off can result in more decay to your tooth. In today’s blog post we will examine some of the consequences of putting off a filling. Types of Fillings Our Evanston dentists will recommend

Did you know that it is estimated that 20% of the population suffers from bruxism? Bruxism is the grinding or clenching of your teeth. Everyone does it at some point in time – for example when you are angry or frustrated – but constant or repeated grinding and clenching can damage your teeth and their

Wisdom teeth are also known as your third molars and usually come in between age 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth are similar to other molars and, as long as they grow in properly and are properly taken care of, they will be just as useful as all of your other teeth. Unfortunately, wisdom teeth don’t

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.

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

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.

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

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.