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  • How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

    With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read more
  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

    Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
  • Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

    Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
  • Losing a Baby Tooth Prematurely

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

    Losing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Read more
  • Tips for a Whiter Smile

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

    Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more
  • Tips for Cold and Flu Season

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

    It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
  • Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

    If the scariest part of Halloween in PALOS HTS, Illinois is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more
  • Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

    When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more
  • Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

    It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more
  • October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

    October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in PALOS HTS, Illinois, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic Read more
  • The ABCs of Vitamin C

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

    A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
  • Three Must-Have Dental Treatments

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

    There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Palos Dental Center have handpicked the three must-have Read more
  • Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

    Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read more
  • New Braces? Time to Level Up Your Brushing Game

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

    You’re an old pro at brushing and flossing by now—after all, you’ve devoted years to looking after your dental health, carefully brushing for two minutes twice each day and flossing Read more
  • Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

    It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
  • What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth

    Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

    You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more