Sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder that affects individuals during the night, causing the sufferer to stop breathing numerous times during sleep. Breathing can stop for as long as several minutes before the brain triggers the body to wake up and resume breathing. Often considered a disorder that plagues the… Read More…
We’ve all heard of some good urban legends throughout our years – alligators in the sewers anyone? What makes an urban legend a classic is when it’s believable. But at our dental offices in Chicago Heights and Highland Park, we don’t really like those urban legends about dentistry – especially… Read More…
When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to deal with is a dental emergency. They can be painful, and, sometimes, just a pain. There are several ways you can help prevent a dental issue while on vacation, but if one does happen, our dental offices in Highland Park… Read More…
Almost all of us have experienced a toothache. The pain and inconvenience often associated with a toothache is enough to really put a kink in your plans and your life. And while we’re always happy to help relieve toothache pain at our Chicago Heights and Highland Park dental offices, a… Read More…
Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects around 30 million children and adults. And most of the time, those individuals don’t even realize that they’re doing it! Sometimes it happens only at night. Other times, subconsciously throughout the day. While grinding or clenching your teeth may not seem like a… Read More…
We all know that sugary drinks like soda aren’t the best for your smile. And in an attempt to avoid the sugar, calories, and caffeine in regular sodas, we often turn to diet soda to quench our thirst. However, at our Chicago Heights and Highland Park dental offices, we want… Read More…
Cancer treatment can cause some unwanted side effects in your body. It can also cause some dangerous problems in your mouth. Many of oral health side effects that occur as a result of chemotherapy can cause treatment to be delayed or even stopped. And when dealing with a serious disease… Read More…
Pregnancy is such a joyous time in life. Your family is growing, you’re going to be parents, and you’ve never been more excited. You always make sure to schedule and keep your doctor appointments for the care and health of both yourself and your baby. Are you scheduling and keeping… Read More…
You know that it’s important to brush at least twice a day. You know we always recommend that you floss at least once a day. And you know the importance of keeping up with your regularly scheduled visits at our dental offices in Chicago Heights and Highland Park. But there are… Read More…
The only things you want to be yellow on your wedding day are the things planned to be yellow – the flowers, the bridesmaid dresses, the linens. One thing you definitely don’t want to be yellow? Your smile! When you’re the center of attention on the happiest day your life,… Read More…
