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Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read more
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
At Palos Dental Center, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
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Three Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
In our office, we customize treatment for every patient. Amid all of the fillings, crowns, and veneers, we find there are three treatments that are most valuable when offering our Read more
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Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read more
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Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
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How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
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Smoking and Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many Read more
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
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We are committed to your oral health!
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Palos Dental Center, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those Read more
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Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Palos Dental Center included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more
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Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more
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The Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Palos Dental Center, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more
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What to Do If You Lose a Filling
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more