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What You Need To Know About Fillings
Sometimes, my patients say, "I know I have a cavity, and I think I need a filling"; Then I ask if they know what a filling is, and they say "No". And then, the education begins. Wonder why a Dental filling?... A filling is needed when we have a cavity. Cavities are decays and can appear as dark, grey or chalky white spots on teeth. They are mostly found on chewing surfaces of...
Types of Dentures to Help You Replace Missing Teeth
Dentures are removable replacements for the surrounding tissues and missing teeth. Dentures can be installed as an option for tooth loss resulting from injury, tooth decay, or gum disease. They make it easier to speak and eat better if you do are missing some teeth. Losing your teeth can make your facial muscles sag and make you look older than you actually are. Dentures can...
Proper Brushing and Flossing of Teeth for Optimum Dental Health
Brushing and flossing are both crucial for the prevention of gum disease and overall dental care. You need to brush and floss properly for you to achieve the best results. For example, proper brushing takes two minutes at least, to complete and most people probably do not brush for this duration. Actually, most people probably do not pay much attention to the complete routine...
Thumbsucking and Pacifier use
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Medicaid Dentist in joliet Most parents might show concern about their children’s pacifier use, finger sucking, or thumb sucking habits and they may wonder whether it is harmful to the child. It is also natural to wonder what may happen to the child if he or she does not stop and what is the right age to quit these habits. Why does my child...