From sniffles and coughs to sore throats and fevers, there are plenty of telltale signs that cold and flu season is among us. Unfortunately, December through February is typically prime time for a cold or the flu to affect your family, and we’re just now starting to enter that time… Read More…

Any type of tooth pain can be unbearable, just ask your dentist in Chicago. We’re all too familiar with toothaches and will do everything we can to help alleviate the pain. However, sometimes tooth troubles aren’t the actual cause of tooth pain. In fact, sometimes a toothache may be a… Read More…

Sugary sweets can mean bad news for your teeth. But your dentist in Chicago wants all of our patients to know that there is a way to enjoy those sweet cravings without all of the damage of sugar.  We’re talking about xylitol, and choosing it over sugar may benefit your oral… Read More…

Hollywood has done a great job showing characters cracking up after getting laughing gas. But is that true? Does laughing gas really make you laugh? If so, how can this be beneficial for patients visiting their dentist in Chicago? In reality, laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, can make… Read More…

There’s an appropriate time and place for do-it-yourself, at-home projects, and improvements. But your dentist in Chicago wants you to know that any social media trend involving your oral health isn’t one of them. While you should take great care of your teeth at home by regularly brushing and flossing, you… Read More…

We always stress the importance of seeing your dentist in Water Tower Place at least twice a year to protect your teeth from decay, disease, and other tooth troubles. But what happens if you no longer have any natural teeth and wear a denture instead? Should you still visit your dentist… Read More…