Do you suffer from sharp zings of pain while trying to enjoy your favorite hot or cold foods? Perhaps during a bite of a soothing popsicle or a sip of comforting hot tea, all of the sudden, it’s less about “Yum!” and more about “Ouch!” If your teeth are keeping… Read More…

It’s estimated that nearly half of all humans bite their nails. Usually attributed to nervousness, stress, or boredom, nail biting could even be a result of genetics. However, no matter your reason for biting your nails, we at our dental offices in Chicago Heights and Highland Park, want to give… Read More…

The holiday season is one filled of festive fun, family time, food, and fellowship among friends. It may also mean a calendar packed with parties, days of travel, and long excursions to the mall. The last thing you want during this joyous time of year is to get sick. At… Read More…

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a few years, you may be worried about going. Whether it’s due to fear of the dentist, nervousness of what they’ll find, or you really want to avoid getting a lecture, we encourage you to put your anxiety aside. We’ll never lecture… Read More…

Breathing out of your mouth may not seem like a huge problem, but in terms of oral health and facial development in children, mouth breathing can create some concerns for your dentist in Highland Park. Signs and Symptoms Before we discuss how mouth breathing can negatively affect your oral health,… Read More…

In recent years, using antibiotics as a pre-appointment preventive tool for fighting infection was a common recommendation for dental patients with heart disease. However, with more research evidence emerging, the American Heart Association has revised the recommendations for using antibiotics prior to appointments with your dentist in Chicago Heights or… Read More…

Women, more so than men, go through several stages in their lives when hormone levels fluctuate dramatically. During those phases, women experience changes in their body as well as in their mouths. At our Highland Park and Chicago Heights dental offices, we’d like to explain why dental care during those… Read More…

If you’re missing teeth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Prior to technological advancements in dentistry, the only option to replace missing teeth was either a bridge or dentures. However, at our Highland… Read More…

There are a variety of reasons you may be in need of a new dentist. Perhaps you’ve moved to a new town or your former dentist is retiring. No matter the reason, picking the right dentist for you isn’t an easy task. After all, you’re looking for someone you can… Read More…

We’re all familiar with the thought that it’s a fashion faux pas to wear white after Labor Day. While we’re not fashion experts, at our dental offices in Chicago Heights and Highland Park, we tend to disagree with this rule. Here, white smiles are always in style and we’ve got… Read More…