At Winterset Dental Care, in Chicago IL, we provide a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our services include: cosmetic, emergency, general, implant, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
We are one of the first practices in our area with 3-D imaging technology. With this CT digital technology, we can produce an X-ray that is much more accurate than two-dimensional X-rays, and do so with less radiation exposure. Our dentists can clearly see a patient's oral anatomy as it is, in three dimensions. These cone beam images make for greater accuracy in any dental work being performed, especially for oral surgeries.
If you play sports, it is important to wear a protective mouthguard to prevent damage to your teeth or soft tissues of your mouth. Each year, approximately 5 million teeth are knocked out during athletic participation. This trauma can be avoided with a custom-made mouthguard. The ones sold in stores do not fit properly or provide maximum protection.
The American Dental Association has endorsed the use of custom-made mouthguards for these sports: acrobatics, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling.
People with diabetes are prone to oral infections. You should get dental checkups at least twice a year. Let your dentist know you have diabetes and what medicines you take. Regular checkups and professional cleanings can help keep a mouth healthy. And a dentist can teach you the best ways to care for your teeth and gums at home. The above article is from: WebMD.com Winterset Dental Care 8559 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 (773) 582-0035 WintersetFamilyDental.com
Well-controlled diabetes contributes to a healthy mouth. If you have poorly controlled or high blood sugar, your risk increases for dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and fungal infections like thrush. Since infections can also make blood sugar rise, your diabetes may become even harder to control. Keeping your mouth healthy can help you manage your blood sugar. The above article is from: WebMD.com
We use only digital X-rays at our practice, with a 75% reduction in radiation over traditional X-rays. After we place a digital sensor in your mouth, the image is available immediately on our viewing screen. We also have the capability to provide a panoramic image of both your upper and lower teeth with one scan. No harmful chemicals are used to develop the images, reducing environmental pollution. Winterset Dental Care 8559 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 (773) 582-0035 WintersetFamilyDental.com
Diabetes puts you at risk for dental problems. It impairs the ability to fight bacteria in your mouth. Having high blood sugar encourages bacteria to grow and contributes to gum disease. You may have gum disease if you have:
Gums that are red, sore, bleeding, or swollen, or that pull away from your teeth
Three-Dimensional Dentistry
