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  • Going Green for the New Year

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

    Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
  • Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

    Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
  • Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

    Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more
  • Taking Charge of Your Dental Health

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

    Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more
  • ‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

    It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

    At Palos Dental Center, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of Read more
  • Thanksgiving Trivia

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

    At Palos Dental Center we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
  • Do You Have A Cavity?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

    Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Palos Dental Center wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both Read more
  • What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

    Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more
  • Cold Comfort

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

    The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
  • The Intriguing History of Halloween

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

    Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
  • I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

    Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
  • Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

    The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
  • October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

    Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
  • Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

    Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months, Read more
  • How do I pick the right toothpaste for my needs?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

    With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more