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Insurance AcceptedHave you ever noticed a little pink mixed in with your toothpaste and saliva while brushing your teeth? Bleeding oral tissues can indicate a few things; for instance, you may have scraped or bitten your lip, or the inside of your cheek, hard enough to make it bleed. Unlike a bitten lip or cheek, however,… Read more »
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Keep Teeth White with Your Park Ridge Cosmetic Dentists
Prolong the Need for Teeth Whitening At some point in most patients’ lives, teeth begin to lose their beautiful luster. Whether one or more teeth are stained, or they begin to change from pearly white to disturbingly yellow, a discolored smile can frustrate patients who believe that their hygiene practices are good, if not excellent…. Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain the Benefits of Dental Veneers
What to Expect from Receiving Dental Veneers Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain designed to mask cosmetic imperfections. These shells are bonded to the front surface of teeth in order to create a new smile. If you choose to receive dental veneers form your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas,… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Discuss Endodontic Treatment
Did you know that a tooth with an untreated cavity can become infected, putting it in a perilous situation? An infected tooth is in danger of dying, but it can still be preserved with endodontic treatment. To learn more about this kind of treatment, read the following information from your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Quiz on Modern Dentures
When it comes to replacing lost teeth, dentures have been in the game for a while. In fact, some of the most well-known stories regarding the first president of the Unite States, George Washington, tell of his significant tooth loss and need for dentures. Though tooth loss isn’t as prevalent as it was at the… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentist Provides Teeth Cleaning Answers in This FAQ
Do you have questions about professional teeth cleaning? If you’ve answered yes, then today’s article may benefit you. While getting a dental cleaning is a commonality for many people, some questions about this treatment may still linger. For this reason, your Park Ridge dentist, Dr. Maria Loukas, answers her patient’s teeth cleaning questions in the… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Discuss Better Dental Hygiene
Dental technology has provided us with the means to effectively treat virtually any dental health issue and restore smiles to their former health and function. Nevertheless, prevention remains the most effective method for preserving a smile’s integrity, and brushing and flossing your teeth every day is at the forefront of successfully protecting dental health. Your… Read more »
What is Periodontal Health, and How Important Is It?
Maintaining good periodontal health, as your Park Ridge dentists explain, is perhaps one of the most important factors in retaining all of your healthy, natural teeth. Periodontal (gum) tissue is the soft, pink tissue that surrounds and protects teeth roots as they erupt from the jawbone, and is subject to infection when oral bacteria collect… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain TMJ Headaches
A headache is one of the most common forms of discomfort, and is a symptom shared by a plethora of illnesses. A headache can also occur for seemingly no reason, and disappear after you take a nap or a pain killer. Many patients who endure chronic, severe headaches don’t realize that the symptoms may not… Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists Explain Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can range from barely noticeable to intensely uncomfortable, depending on the severity of its underlying cause. Whether minor or extreme, a toothache is typically a warning that your oral health needs immediate attention, and you may not find relief until you’ve resolved the issue making your tooth hurt. Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr…. Read more »
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