One of the most common reasons for people to visit the dentist 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 tooth pain
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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. And it is not just your teeth and gums but the
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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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The holidays are a fun and exciting time with friends and family. Of all the festivities going on one thing that you can be sure of is the cameras will come out and people will want fun photos to preserve those memories. If you are worried about your smile here are a few things you
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Parents have a lot on their plate and taking care of their kids’ oral health is a biggie! The Comfort Care Family Dental team is here to help make it easier for you and your child to implement good oral care practices and develop good dental care habits early on! You can schedule a consultation
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“Untreated dental disease compromises the child’s ability to eat well, sleep well, and function well at home and at school. The unaesthetic nature of untreated dental decay compromises the child’s self-esteem and social development” (CDA). This is why it is so very important to have an early focus on good dental health for children and to
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When it comes to dental visits, most of us know that keeping our regular dental checkup at least twice a year is the recommendation. Most of us also know bleeding gums are not normal and are a sign that we need some extra help with our dental care routine. We also know that tooth pain
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Finding a general dentist in Naperville can be an intimidating and even frightening prospect especially in areas where there are many dentists to choose from. You know oral health is important and that it is key to maintaining your overall health and wellbeing, but how do you make sure you are going to the right
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We all know that our teeth are important and that we need to take care of them. But what many people do not know are all of the fun facts that exist concerning dental care and our teeth in general. So, whether you are genuinely curious or are looking to beef up your fact database
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Where to Look for Emergency Dentistry It’s night, the weekend, or a holiday. Suddenly you fall and break a tooth,...
