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  • Are you at risk for sleep apnea?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

    If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, the doctor and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep Read more
  • Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

    Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more
  • Should Children Use Whitening Products?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

    As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
  • Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

    After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more
  • Shark Teeth

    Author: Anonymous posted: May 28, 2024.

    It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And Read more
  • Memorial Day

    Author: Anonymous posted: May 21, 2024.

    Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
  • Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings

    Author: Anonymous posted: May 14, 2024.

    Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
  • Spring Cleaning

    Author: Anonymous posted: May 07, 2024.

    Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more
  • There’s an App for That!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

    We live in a tech-savvy world, and dental professionals take advantage of it! Digital imaging, convenient record storage and sharing, even more comfortable denture design—these are just some of the Read more
  • Heart Disease and Oral Health

    Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

    According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read more
  • Every Day is Earth Day

    Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

    During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
  • Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies

    Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

    The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
  • Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

    April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
  • Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

    the doctor and our team at Palos Dental Center get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more
  • Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

    If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
  • Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

    Millions of people, around PALOS HTS, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more