Category Archives: Preventive Dentistry
Proper Resting Tongue Position: Yes, That’s a Thing
Posted on January 23, 2020
Have you ever bitten your tongue and then thought to yourself, “How did that happen? Am I resting my tongue in the wrong place?” The truth is, about 50% of Americans have something called improper tongue posture or positioning. That’s right, there is, in …
How to Care for Your Dentures
Posted on December 12, 2019
If you’re missing your teeth, getting dentures can restore your smile and your confidence. Dentures are a popular choice among patients and are a relatively simple way to give those who have lost their teeth a reason to smile. But just like natural teeth, …
Fun Things You May Not Know About Spit
Posted on November 26, 2019
It’s true, we just used the words ‘fun’ and ‘spit’ in the same sentence. We’re not crazy, and we understand that many people don’t associate something typically considered gross to be fun. But to your dentist in Wicker Park, spit is a rather fascinating …
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 …
How to Stop Your Cravings for Sweets (Just in Time for the Holidays)
Posted on October 11, 2019
We know it’s October, and we don’t really want to talk about it, but the holidays will soon be here. We already know one of the biggest fall favorites is Halloween, coming at the end of this month. Your dentist in Wicker Park knows …
Make The Connection to Your Oral and Overall Health
Posted on September 24, 2019
As research continues and more scientific advancements happen each year, there is mounting evidence that your oral and overall health are connected. Your dentist in Wicker Park is here to tell you this is 100 percent true. This gives a whole new reasoning to …
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 …
Oral Health for Seniors
Posted on August 12, 2019
August 21st is Senior Citizens Day, and there’s no better way for our dental office in Wicker Park to celebrate than by sharing some oral health information for the favorite senior citizens we have in our lives and their families. The truth is, our …
Best Things To Do Before Your Next Dental Visit
Posted on July 17, 2019
That time has come again. It’s time to see your dentist in Wicker Park. But this time can be different. Whether it’ll be the first time visiting a new office or you’ve been going to the same dentist for many years, there are a …
Summer Foods That Your Smile Will Love
Posted on June 25, 2019
As you’re enjoying the sun this summer and the foods that tend to go along with long summer days and nights, the team at our Wicker Park dental office wants to share a few snack ideas with you that your smile will love. Top …