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Dental Filling Options
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

You’ve made an appointment at our Morris, Illinois office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a filling. Read more
Can You Eat With Dental Veneers?
posted: Jan. 12, 2022.

If you're interested in improving your smile with porcelain dental veneers, you probably have a few questions about the restorations, including possible changes to your diet. Your Morris, IL, dentists, Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Douglas Halkyard DDS wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
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
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Douglas Halkyard DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Morris, Illinois area Read more
Healthy Gums and Older Adults
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

One of the most important parts of staying healthy as we grow older is being open to learning new ways of staying healthy! While worrying about braces or wisdom teeth Read more
New Crowns for Worn or Decayed Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.

Creating your best smile can sometimes mean more than just brushing and flossing regularly. If you deal with chipped, cracked, worn, or decayed teeth, you may need crowns in Morris, Read more
Fluorosis: What is it?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read more