Your Baby’s First Teeth
Congratulations on your new baby! This is an exciting time in your life, and can also be somewhat difficult for you and your baby as his teeth erupt. A teething baby is often a fussy baby, which may also cause distress for mom and dad. Here are some things you can expect from the time your… Read more »
Make Smile Resolutions This Year
Before you make your traditional New Year’s resolutions this New Year’s Eve, think about your smile. Do you ever wish you had a more beautiful or radiant smile? If so, it’s time to make a resolution for your pearly whites! There are many things you can do to beautify your appearance, and we encourage you… Read more »
How You Can Avoid Toothpaste Allergies?
You probably know that it’s extremely important to brush and floss every day, but do you know what’s in your toothpaste? Your toothpaste is made with abrasive agents to remove plaque, flavorings, humectants to keep your smile moist, thickeners to keep ideal texture, and often fluoride to strengthen teeth. While knowing what’s inside your toothpaste… Read more »
Sports and Oral Health
If you play sports—or if your child plays sports—you probably know how important it is to wear a mouthguard. A custom mouthguard can protect your falling out, cracking, and chipping. Your dentist can even create a custom mouthguard that will offer you more comfort and protection. But, aside from the risk of damaging your teeth,… Read more »
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 »