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Do You Have A Cavity?
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
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We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more -
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
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
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Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
Cold Comfort
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
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
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
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How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
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
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Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 16, 2021.
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read more -
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
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
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If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
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
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Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant
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
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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Sep. 26, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
How do I pick the right toothpaste for my needs?
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
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Russell Wilson's Funny Video Aside, Removing Wisdom Teeth is No Laughing Matter
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people Read more