At my dental office in Long Grove, we generally advise patients to see the dentist regularly, about every six months, to help maintain excellent oral and overall health. However, sometimes things happen in our lives and we just forget to keep up with appointments or schedule a checkup. We see… Read More…
Dental x-rays are a vital diagnostic tool used to properly identify any underlying conditions that may not yet be visible on the surface. At our dental office in Long Grove, we perform dental x-rays only as often as necessary, which can vary from patient to patient depending on their oral… Read More…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our dental office in Long Grove thought we should dedicate a blog this month to help educate our patients and community on the prevalence of oral cancer in America, what increases someone’s likelihood of developing the disease, and how to spot signs of… Read More…
It’s not uncommon for the month of February to be full of hearts — candy hearts, heart shaped boxes of chocolate, and a whole host of other gifts given in the name of love. At our Long Grove dental office, we’re all for celebrating love, but this February, we’d like… Read More…
Bad breath, also known clinically as halitosis, is embarrassing. But you don’t have to be self-conscious of your breath if you can identify what may be causing it, and work with your Long Grove dentist to fix it. So what may be contributing to your bad breath? Let’s check out… Read More…
We’ve all experienced the unpleasant sensation that goes along with biting our tongues, but the positive (if there is a positive to something so painful) is that we can usually identify how we did it. However, there are some people who experience the annoying aftermath of tongue biting and have… Read More…
A new trend in oral health care called oil pulling has been on the rise in recent years. At my dental office in Long Grove, we’re always open to learning and constantly evolving our care to incorporate the latest technology and techniques. So we put oil pulling to test and… Read More…
When patients visit my dental office in Long Grove, we make it a priority to go out of our way to make sure they feel like they’re part of our family. I truly enjoy helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy smile, while feeling comfortable and at ease. I’ve compiled… Read More…
It used to be incredibly common to lose teeth as we grow older. But thanks to advancements in dental technology, that’s really not the case anymore. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), Americans are keeping their own, natural teeth longer than ever. However, at my Long Grove dental office,… Read More…
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes those affected to have an adverse reaction to gluten. When these individuals eat foods containing gluten, their bodies don’t allow proper absorption and damage to the small intestine can occur. Most commonly, symptoms of celiac disease are found in the gastrointestinal tract…. Read More…