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Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.
We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought
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Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.
Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best.
#1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the
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Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.
It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus
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Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.
If the scariest part of Halloween in Plainfield, Illinois is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to
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Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.
Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Plainfield, Illinois, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment
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Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by
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What exactly is a cavity?
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.
We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth.
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Dental Visits Are Not So Bad
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.
Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having
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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This
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Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look
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Make Brushing Teeth Fun!
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.
It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make
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