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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

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

In the past, if you needed a crown (or onlay, inlay, or veneer) it would take two appointments spread out over two weeks. Thanks to our CEREC milling machine and computer, we can now make your crown in one appointment. Today we’ll let you know the benefits of a CEREC crown and how they compare

Everyone loves having fresh breath, and there are many ways to get it. One way is by using a mouthwash. Most mouthwashes contain an artificial flavor that will leave your mouth feeling nice and fresh, but is that all you are looking for from a mouthwash? Some mouthwashes will actually kill the bacteria that cause

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, can be hazardous to your oral health. This week we will be providing an overview of the causes and effects of dry mouth. Next week we will discuss some of the treatment options that are available to you. What is it? Dry mouth occurs when your saliva production decreases.

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.  

Often patients believe that a full gold crown is better or less expensive than a porcelain/ceramic crown, but this is not always the case. Often there are specific reasons that our dentists will recommend a full gold crown instead of a porcelain/ceramic crown. Read on to learn more about the differences between these two crowns.