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  • Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

    Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
  • What should I do if my child has a toothache?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

    Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read more
  • Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

    It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
  • Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

    There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it Read more
  • Thanksgiving

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

    At Palos Dental Center, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the PALOS HTS, Illinois Read more
  • Treatments for Tooth Discoloration

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

    Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
  • National Brush Day

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

    October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
  • It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 31, 2023.

    Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
  • Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 24, 2023.

    The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our PALOS HTS, Illinois Read more
  • Gum Disease Prevention

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 17, 2023.

    What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read more
  • Oh no, not the dentist!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

    If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more
  • Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

    Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
  • How much calcium does my child need?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

    When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
  • Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

    Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more
  • Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

    Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more
  • Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

    For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more