A Warning on Oral Piercings
Are you considering an oral piercing, but find yourself concerned with potential health risks? Do you ever wonder about how safe oral piercings are? Do piercings even influence your oral health? To answer questions such as these, we’re happy to discuss a few risks of oral piercing. For instance, did you know that nearly of… Read more »
The Basics of Sleep Apnea
If you are suffering from sleep apnea, you are not alone. Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects you while you sleep. In many cases, sleep apnea is often ignored or disregarded as a simple case of snoring. However, if sleep apnea is left untreated, your condition can lead to other life-threatening conditions, like… Read more »
Should You Consider Dental Veneers
Is there anything about your smile that you would like to enhance? Do you ever wonder what the most effective way to go about enhancing the appearance of your smile might be? Granted, there are many treatments that could benefit your smile, such as dental bonding, teeth whitening, braces, and even dental crowns. While these… Read more »
How to Help with Teething
Is your baby drooling more than normal. Is your little one struggling to eat? Do his or her gums seem sore? If so, he or she could be teething. If this is the case, there are many things you can do. Some of our suggestions include: Cool Gums: Try giving your baby something cool to… Read more »
3 Myths on Sleep Apnea and Why They’re Wrong
Sleep apnea isn’t a subject many of us are familiar with. In fact, several myths and misconceptions surrounding the condition that prevent people from being properly treated by their dentist or doctor. That ends today; our team is going to put an end to three common myths and misconceptions to help increase your awareness of… Read more »
Tooth Extraction: After the Removal
If you recently had a tooth removed by your dentist, you may be wondering what can help the most in the healing process. Here at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital Dental Clinic, our team wants to ensure the best for your teeth and mouth, which is why we are going to give you some helpful tips you… Read more »
Protect Your Child’s Teeth With These Four Ideas
1. Teach Good Habits – Even before your baby starts developing teeth, brush his or her gums with a washcloth Once the gums. Once they start developing teeth, brush twice per day with fluoridated toothpaste. are old enough, they should start brushing themselves with minor adult supervision. 2. Get a Check-Up – Your child should… Read more »
Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
Dental hygiene is often easily looked-over as most of its problems are not evident anywhere but inside your mouth. However, according to Susan Karabin, DDS, “Gum disease produces a bleeding, infected wound that’s the equivalent in size to the palms of both your hands.” If one were to develop a serious infection on a limb… Read more »
Four Suggestions to a Healthier Smile
From whitening toothpaste to bleaching trays, professional teeth cleanings to veneers, most people are constantly working to improve their smile. While there are many ways to keep your pearly whites looking their best, we have compiled a list of four of the easiest ways you can improve your smile. Change your toothbrush – After 2-3… Read more »
8 Facts About Bruxism in Children
Teeth grinding often occurs with children, especially while they sleep. Speak with your dentist if you are worried about your child’s teeth grinding or clenching (also known as bruxism). Here are a few facts about bruxism in children that may help you understand it better. Bruxism isn’t unusual. It happens with 15-30% of children. You… Read more »