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Are Your Medications Damaging Your Oral Health?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all Americans are currently taking prescription medications and more...

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Retaining Your Smile

Most comprehensive orthodontic treatment will involve the use of braces or aligners. In either case, your treatment involves minor movement of your teeth to correct misalignment. This ensures both a straight smile and an even bite. However, braces are not the only stage needed for a permanent orthodontic solution. Once your braces have been taken off, the retention phase begins. It is vitally important to follow through with retention in order to to maintain your newly straight smile after treatment....

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Palos Hills Dentist | Eating with Braces

What you eat and do not eat will directly affect the condition of your teeth during orthodontic treatment. Here are some tips on what kinds of foods you should avoid and how to carefully enjoy some of your favorites. Hard Foods At times, it is difficult to break and chew certain foods. Eating hard foods can be harmful during orthodontic treatment because they can bend or break wires and even displace brackets. Avoid them entirely after you have had your...

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First Aid for Your Braces

Though braces are safe and generally involve little discomfort, there are instances when issues may arise. Here is some information that can be useful if any of these situations occur. Food Caught Between Teeth While not an emergency, this can cause discomfort or embarrassment for the patient. A small knot in a piece of dental floss can help to remove food stuck between teeth and braces. Other options that may be effective include a small dental toothbrush or toothpick. Lost...

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Palos Hills Dentist | Thank You

Thank you for trusting me with your dental health care. You are a valuable part of my work and my life. I want you to know that my team and I appreciate your time, your trust, and your teamwork in your oral health care. A smile is contagious. I love coming into work everyday and helping our fellow community members achieve the smile of their dreams because it means that they’ll share that smile with those around them. I believe...

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Palos Hills Dentist | A Sweet Treat for Your Smile

Did you know that some types of sugar can be less detrimental for your teeth than others? The biggest nutritional factor impacting your oral health is sugar. Refined sugars and other refined carbohydrates cause most of the build-up of plaque and plaque-forming bacteria inside the mouth. This build-up is the primary cause of both tooth decay and periodontal disease. Because of this, diets high in refined sugars create a significantly increased risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. The sugars...

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Help Us Stop Cancer Before it Starts!

Did you know that regular screening can allow Dr. DiFranco to identify and treat oral cancers even before you develop any symptoms? In an oral cancer screening, Dr. NAME will use his expert training and technology to check your mouth for any abnormal or potentially pre-cancerous cells, as well as any actual cancerous growths. Once identified, Dr. DiFranco may recommend a biopsy to be certain whether cancer is present. Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, can occur in any part of the mouth,...

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Do You Brush Your Teeth Too Much?

Brushing your teeth is a vital step in maintaining good oral health. However, is there such a thing as over-brushing? The American Dental Association recommends you brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. People sometimes brush after every meal, or brush midday to freshen up. Although this is not always a bad thing, when you start brushing too much or for too long, you can ultimately damage your teeth. Brushing more than three times a day, and for...

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February is Heart Health Month

Did you know that taking care of your teeth can impact heart health by reducing your chances of having a heart attack or a stroke by 50%? Contact our office for more information.

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