Teeth Whitening Dentist

Dazzling, White Teeth

Everyone wants their smile to be its brightest. And returning your teeth to a glowing white is easier than you imagine. With our professional bleaching technique, your teeth can once again be dazzling. We make custom whitening trays to fit your specific teeth, and you receive supplies to take home and follow the instructions for 1 – 14 days. During this time, you will see the desired improvements you want in your smile.

Winterset Dental Care  
8559 South Pulaski Road  
Chicago, IL 60652  
(773) 582-0035  
WintersetFamilyDental.com

Aging & Your Oral Health

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about aging and your oral health.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Winterset Dental Care  
8559 South Pulaski Road  
Chicago, IL 60652  
(773) 582-0035  
WintersetFamilyDental.com

White Dental Fillings

No-Metal Fillings

We do not use fillings that have any metal in them. For many years, amalgam fillings of silver-mercury were the standard filling material. They have shortcomings, as metal does not adhere to tooth structure as tightly as needed. Eventually decay sets in when the filling material does not bond tightly. The other problem is the appearance of dark metal in light teeth. Patients don't like it, as it detracts from having a pleasing smile. Our composite resin fillings are made to match the shade of the tooth and bond very tightly, greatly reducing the chances of decay setting in.

Winterset Dental Care  
8559 South Pulaski Road  
Chicago, IL 60652  
(773) 582-0035  
WintersetFamilyDental.com

Oral Care On The Go

Ways And Products To Maintain Oral Care On The Go

These days, it seems like everybody is going non-stop. But just because you’re busy or traveling - whether for work or play - that’s no excuse for neglecting your daily dental care routine. One of the easiest ways to maintain oral care on the go is to carry a small container of floss with you. If you’re hiking or camping and want to travel light, floss takes up less space than your electric flosser.

A variety of products make oral care easier when you are traveling or time-strapped. Soft flosses, such as Oral-B’s Satin Floss, can be used by anyone. They slide easily between the teeth to make flossing faster and easier. Also, interdental brush cleaners, made of nylon bristles and narrow enough to fit between teeth, combine brushing and flossing for surfaces between the teeth.

If you are hiking, camping or traveling where space is at a premium, buy a small travel toothbrush that folds up. The brush will stay clean and it will take up less of your valuable space.

Another point: If you’re going to be traveling for an extended period of time, and especially if you will be traveling overseas or in the wilderness, be sure to schedule a checkup with your dentist before you go. The last thing you want is a dental health problem to erupt when you are far from reliable dental care. Problems can still occur, but you can reduce the risk by being as prepared as you can before you travel.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Winterset Dental Care  
8559 South Pulaski Road  
Chicago, IL 60652  
(773) 582-0035  
WintersetFamilyDental.com

Quick Nutrition Tips

Nutrition Tips
Following a proper and nutritious diet not only helps keep your body healthy, but your mouth as well. Nutrition plays an important role in the health and cleanliness of your teeth, gums and mouth.

Limit Soda, Coffee and Alcohol
Although these beverages contain a high level of phosphorous, which is a necessary mineral for a healthy mouth, too much phosphorous can deplete the body's level of calcium. This causes dental hygiene problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Beverages containing additives such as corn syrup and food dye can make pearly white teeth appear dull and discolored. Therefore, it is best to choose beverages like milk, which helps strengthen teeth and build stronger enamel, giving you a healthy, beautiful smile.

Drink Tap Water When Possible
If bottled water is your main source of drinking water, you could be missing the decay-preventive benefits of fluoride.

Monitor Your Low-Carb Lifestyle
Despite their popularity, low-carb diets can cause bad breath. A balanced, dental-healthy diet can help reduce tooth decay.

Increase Your Calcium Intake
After age 20, both men and women lose more bone mass than they form so it is important to restore lost calcium with a daily supplement and by eating fruits and vegetables high in calcium, such as dark leafy greens. These foods will also help to lower the acid buildup in the saliva that can lead to breakdown of tooth enamel.

Take a Daily Dose of Vitamins C and D
These vitamins help support the absorption of healthy mouth minerals such as calcium and phosphorous, which support the bone and gum tissue, keeping it healthy. This is an easy way to maintain dental hygiene and fight gum disease.

Put Out the Cigarette
Smoking cigarettes is one of the greatest contributors to the aging mouth. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 22 million women in the United States smoke cigarettes. In addition to staining teeth, smoking interrupts calcium absorption in the body and can also cause potentially life-threatening diseases such as oral cancer. So stop smoking and enjoy the health benefits as well as a healthy, beautiful smile.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Winterset Dental Care  
8559 South Pulaski Road  
Chicago, IL 60652  
(773) 582-0035  
WintersetFamilyDental.com