When you see your dentist, you know the basics of what goes on: a cleaning, cavity check, maybe some x-rays, and an evaluation of your overall dental health. But there is much more behind these visits and this is what makes them so important.
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One of the most common reasons for people to visit the dentist in Naperville is that they are experiencing tooth pain. A toothache may seem like a small thing to someone who has never had one, but people who have experienced it know how painful they can be! There are many factors and causes of
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When you are dealing with missing teeth it can be a major inconvenience and problem but fortunately, you’ve got several options. The worst thing you could possibly do is to sit by and do nothing! A missing tooth is more than just an issue with aesthetics and how your smile looks. Replacing a lost tooth
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Removable dental prostheses have come a long way in the last few decades thanks to new dental care and research. While dentures were the first popular type of removable prostheses there are many others that are also commonly used.
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With more people taking interest in looking better and making their smiles more pleasing, cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity. Numerous procedures can make your smile more appealing, but porcelain veneers are one of the most popular. An unattractive smile can lower your confidence and self-esteem, but veneers can help you gain these important feelings
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Dental bonding is one of many dental processes that aim at restoring the look, feel and durability of teeth; it is a procedure that uses a composite material that is applied to the teeth. This material is hardened with a special light and can then be shaped to looks like normal teeth. Dental bonding is
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Don’t Ignore These Dental Warning Signs At Comfort Care Family Dental, we do our utmost to make your experience as anxiety-free and generally pleasant as possible. Still, we’re well aware that many people are afraid or otherwise reluctant to go to the dentist. If we hadn’t figured this out from own experience, a recent poll
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“More than 50 years ago, examinations of people entering the military showed that Americans’ teeth were in pretty bad shape. Few people took good care of their teeth. There were no guidelines for how often you should see a dentist. Many dentists focused on fixing problems rather than preventing them. Dental and health organizations decided
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“You can’t overestimate the importance of good oral hygiene — not only for dental health, but for your overall wellbeing. In fact, gum disease is a major risk factor for the development of serious health conditions, including heart disease, and diabetes. From the time we’re young, we’re taught that using a toothbrush regularly is one of the best ways
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How Sugar Affects Your Teeth Most people would say that it is fairly common knowledge that sugar is bad for your teeth, but this has not always been the case. In fact, it is believed that ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was the first to observe that sweet food like soft figs lead to tooth decay,
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Ever wondered if those front teeth can develop cavities just like your molars? It's a question we hear often at...
