Blog | Lifetime Family Dental | New Lenox, IL Dentist

Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Lifetime Family Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more
How Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more
Do You Have A Missing Tooth?
posted: Feb. 10, 2022.

Are you a candidate for dental implants?When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

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
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Lifetime Family Dental included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more
How HPV and Oral Cancer are Related
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
Professional Teeth Whitening FAQs
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.

Having the perfectly brilliant white smile is something that most of us pine for, and Dr. Amer Atassi and Dr. Aroon Pal are well aware that teeth whitening in New Read more
Transform Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

When you look in a mirror, what don’t you like about your smile? Is it the chips, cracks, or stains on your teeth? Or perhaps it’s the gaps in 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