The rush through the door after a day a school is usually followed by one key question: What snacks do we have? Your focus is likely on healthy lunchbox ideas for kids. Limiting access to sugary sweets and drinks is just as important for snack time as well. Encouraging
Read more >>For more than five years, Shorewood Family Dental Care, a general dentist near Joliet, has been proud to participate in “Operation Gratitude.” Every Halloween, our patients generously donate between 175 to 250 pounds of candy. This year was just as successful. We have a few
Read more >>Taking good care of your teeth is a generally accepted good health practice. Most people know that to avoid cavities, prevent gum disease and keep breath fresh, they should brush two times per day. Yet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that in the United States, about 32 percent
Read more >>Did you know tooth enamel is harder than steel? The surface that protects your teeth is composed of 96 percent mineral, which is the highest percentage of any body tissue. When we bite down, teeth can exert an average of 200 pounds of pressure. Yet, we know teeth are susceptible to
Read more >>They’re sleek, efficient and at a price point of anywhere from about $50 to $200 depending on the model, quite an investment. So, does the Sonicare electric toothbrush live up to the hype? In a word, yes. Here’s why. Taking care of your oral health is important not only for your teeth, but
Read more >>Dentophobia. It’s a big word for a common fear – going to the dentist. For some people, it is a general sense of unease about sitting down in the treatment chair and letting the dental hygienist and dentist clean and examine their teeth. For others, the feelings are more intense
Read more >>Can you imagine what it would be like to lose one or more teeth and have no options to replace them? Teeth are so important to how humans function that work arounds for missing teeth have been around for centuries. While the first dental implants that resemble what we are familiar with today
Read more >>When October rolls around it seems that candy and sugary treats are everywhere in anticipation of Halloween. The tenth month of the year also happens to be National Orthodontic Health Month, 30 days devoted to learning more about the benefits of orthodontic treatment and tips to protect braces and other appliances used
Read more >>Some of the greatest joys of raising a baby come with the passing of all the firsts: steps, words and teeth. The emergence of teeth usually happens at around six months and may leave you wondering about proper kids dental care. Long before you start searching for a
Read more >>That burning sensation in your chest caused by acid reflux is doing more than keeping you awake at night. It is common for stomach acid to shoot upward through your esophagus instead of staying in your digestive tract. In turn, this can end up in your mouth
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