Category Archives: Oral Hygiene
The Benefits of Xylitol
Posted on May 26, 2020
You’ll always hear your dentist in Wicker Park talk about the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth to maintain a healthy mouth. But it may come as a surprise to you to hear your dentist talk about the benefits of chewing gum. That’s …
Asthma & Oral Health
Posted on May 15, 2020
May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time when both healthcare professionals and asthma patients come together to raise awareness of the common chronic disease, as well as share things that can improve asthma sufferers’ lives. Your dentist in Wicker Park may seem like an …
Do You Need to Brush Your Tongue?
Posted on February 19, 2020
You will hear your dentist in Wicker Park talk a lot about how important it is to brush and floss your teeth every day to protect your teeth and keep your mouth healthy. But did you know that you should also brush your tongue …
Diabetes & Your Teeth
Posted on November 6, 2019
It may seem strange to hear your dentist in Wicker Park talk about a disease that doesn’t seem to affect your oral health. But the truth is, many diseases, including diabetes, can negatively affect your teeth. In fact, diabetes can increase the likelihood of …
The Top 3 Reasons Not to Be Afraid of Your Dentist
Posted on October 22, 2019
Spookiness is in the air this month as we move closer to all things Halloween. But there’s one place you should never be shivering and quivering to visit, and that’s seeing your dentist in Wicker Park. Sure, going to the dentist isn’t always rainbows …
Vaping and Oral Health
Posted on August 22, 2019
Vaping seems to be almost everywhere nowadays — on TV commercials, print advertisements, and radio spots. Sometimes the ads even claim that vaping is a healthier, safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. But how much of that is true? At our dental office in …
Top Questions About Dental Care
Posted on January 9, 2019
At our dental office in Wicker Park, we believe in not only caring for our patients’ smiles but also educating them on all things related to dentistry. We’re often asked questions by either our patients or their families, and we always welcome them! Today …
5 Resolutions You Should Make for a Healthier Mouth
Posted on December 19, 2018
As we prepare to enter the new year, people all over the world are making resolutions to get healthier. Whether that means going to the gym more often or eating healthier, the team at our Wicker Park dental office wants to get involved by …
5 Surprising Things That Destroy Teeth
Posted on November 21, 2018
By now we all know that things such as sugar and smoking can really damage teeth and oral health. But there are several other things out there that are also bad for your smile… some that may even surprise you. Join our dental office …
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month at Your Wicker Park Dental Office
Posted on October 10, 2018
The month of October seems to kick off the beginning of the holiday season, and at our dental office in Wicker Park, we have one more reason to celebrate! Every October the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to recognize …