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These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 01, 2020

Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)

Author: Anonymous updated: May 22, 2020

Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more

Category: Oral Health

Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future

Author: Anonymous updated: May 12, 2020

You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces

Author: Anonymous updated: May 02, 2020

Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read more

Category: Oral Health

Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 22, 2020

An estimated 50,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed this year with some form of oral cancer. Five years from now, if current survival rates still apply (57%), a Read more

Category: Oral Health

Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 12, 2020

Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more

Category: Oral Health

Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief

Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 02, 2020

Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 23, 2020

As a parent you’re always on the lookout for dangers to your toddler’s well-being: sharp corners on furniture, uneven walks or the occasional stomach bug. But a situation could Read more

Category: Oral Health

Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 13, 2020

With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth

Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 03, 2020

Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

Don't Ignore These Signs of Periodontal Disease

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 25, 2020

When the gums become infected, periodontal disease can develop eventually causing tooth loss if not treated promptly. See a dentist right away if you develop signs of periodontal disease, such Read more

Category: Oral Health

4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 22, 2020

When you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a lot to prepare: outfitting the nursery, stocking up on diapers or choosing a pediatrician. It’s also not too early to consider Read more

Category: Oral Health

How Invisalign Can Help Your Smile

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 21, 2020

Achieving the perfect smile always requires a little assistance from a dentist. Here at All Smiles in Worth, IL, your professionals, Drs. Mueller, Baran, Hao, and Skirius serve the Palos Read more

Category: Oral Health

Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 12, 2020

Even though teeth are resilient, they're not indestructible. An accidental collision involving the face could damage teeth, even knocking a tooth completely out of its socket. At first, it might Read more

Category: Oral Health

One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth

Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 02, 2020

As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall Read more

Category: Dental Procedures

Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 23, 2020

If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more

Category: Dental Procedures