Why Veneers? Do you like your smile? Here in our Naperville practice, we’ve found that a surprising number of patients don’t, and the reason is generally because they’re dissatisfied with how their teeth look. Sometimes there’s a real dental health issue with their teeth, an overbite or underbite, for example, and a treatment like braces
read moreWhat Are Dental Crowns? Here at Comfort Care Family Dental, we want our Naperville patients to make informed choices about their dental care. For example, if we recommend dental crowns, we want you to understand exactly what those are and what’s involved. So here’s some basic information on the subject. Sometimes called a tooth crown
read moreWhy an Electric Toothbrush? You might balk at the cost of an electric toothbrush when the old-fashioned kind is so inexpensive. But there’s little doubt that an electric toothbrush will do a better job of safeguarding your oral health. They’re better at removing plaque that causes gum disease, and if they have a built-in timer
read moreDon’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
read moreThe Right Tools for Home Dental Care No matter how skilled a worker is, he or she can’t do a job properly without the proper tools. Similarly, you can’t perform an adequate, effective daily oral care routine without the proper tools. These, then, are the things that belong in your home dental care toolkit. Home
read moreWhy You Should Know About Tooth Anatomy People know they want their teeth to be free of pain and give them bright, attractive smiles. But not everyone knows what teeth are made of, and knowing can help you understand why particular aspects of home oral care are important and why your dentist recommends certain treatments.
read moreA Dental Implant Is Important (and So Is Where You Get It) Here at Comfort Care Family Dental, we believe that f you need dental implants, you’re wise to attend to the need as soon as you can manage it. Tooth replacement can prevent further oral health problems and even problems with your overall health.
read more“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
read more“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
read moreHow 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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