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.
With cosmetic imaging, you can have a sneak preview of your new smile before any work begins. Our advanced, computerized imaging will display a new smile with reshaped gums, or implanted, whitened, or straightened teeth. You will be very excited to see the changes that can be made and want to move forward with treatment for a great, new smile.
When a tooth is too broken to restore with only a filling, a crown will be the suitable choice. It is made from high-quality, durable materials to create a natural-looking restoration that will return a tooth to full functionality.
There's nothing like jamming a waxed piece of string between your tightest molars and sliding it back and forth. And who doesn't do that once a day, just as the dentist prescribes? Well, a lot of us. Twenty-seven percent of adults lie to their dentists about how often they floss their teeth, a survey released Tuesday found. Not only that, but more than a third of people surveyed would rather be doing unpleasant chores than flossing their teeth daily. Fourteen percent would rather clean the toilet. Nine percent would rather sit in gridlock traffic for an hour. And 7 percent would rather listen to small children crying on a plane. Actually, that 27 percent sounds awfully low. When we called up Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel, a periodontist and president of the American Academy of Periodontology, which conducted the survey, she said: "Is that all?" More than a third of Americans would rather do an unpleasant activity than floss. American Academy of Periodontology She's not the only oral health professional who thinks many patients are fibbing when they say they're flossing. "I am shocked," says Dr. Sally Cram, a periodontist and spokesperson for the American Dental Association, via email. "Given my experience with patients in my practice I thought it would be higher!" To read the entire article written by Jessie Rack, please visit NPR.org
Taking care of your pearly whites isn't rocket science, but it's easy to slip into habits that could cause heartache -- er, toothache -- in the long run. We got the latest on giving your teeth the TLC they need from two New York City pros: Alice Lee, DDS, an assistant professor in the Department of Dentistry for Montefiore Health System, and Alison Newgard, DDS, an assistant professor of clinical dentistry at Columbia University College of Dentistry, will clue you in on where you could be going wrong. Multitasking while you brush Every minute in the morning feels precious, so it's tempting to brush your teeth in the shower or while scrolling through your Twitter feed. "To each his own," says Dr. Newgard, "but I prefer patients to be in front of a mirror, over the sink; you can be sure to hit all the surfaces of your teeth, and you'll do a more thorough job when you're not distracted." Better to leave the bathroom a few minutes later having given proper attention to each step of your prep. Overcleaning your toothbrush Thinking about running your brush through the dishwasher or zapping it in the microwave to disinfect it? Think again: While we've all seen those stories about toothbrushes harboring gross bacteria, the CDC says there's no evidence that anyone has ever gotten sick from their own toothbrush. Just give your brush a good rinse with regular old tap water, let it air-dry, and store it upright where it's not touching anyone else's brush. More drastic cleaning measures may damage your brush, the CDC notes, which defeats its purpose. Using social media as your dentist The web is full of weird and (seemingly) wonderful DIY dental tips that can hurt much more than they'll help. Read our lips: Don't even go there. "I've heard of patients who go on Pinterest and find ways to whiten their teeth there--by swishing with straight peroxide, for example--which are not good for their teeth," Dr. Newgard says. "Use ADA-approved products that have been tested." (Another online tip to skip: trying to close up a gap in your teeth with DIY rubber band braces.) To read the entire article written by Lauren Oster, please visit HuffingtonPost.com Winterset Dental Care 8559 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 (773) 582-0035 WintersetFamilyDental.com
Our teeth show signs of wear and tear, just like our bodies. We watch for common dental problems in our seniors to help them keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. Teeth are often stained and tarnished from years of tobacco or caffeine consumption. Fillings often loosen, and teeth may have minute fractures. Saliva flow may be diminished due to certain medications. And gum disease and root decay are serious problems that often occur with seniors.
We advise regular check-ups, so we can address these problems at the earliest stages to minimize treatments and keep you healthy. We encourage careful daily hygiene and good nutrition to maintain your natural teeth. If ever your gums start to bleed or are inflamed, contact us immediately.
Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked. It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well. And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be. To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com Winterset Dental Care 8559 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 (773) 582-0035 WintersetFamilyDental.com
With cosmetic imaging, you can have a sneak preview of your new smile before any work begins. Our advanced, computerized imaging will display a new smile with reshaped gums, or implanted, whitened, or straightened teeth. You will be very excited to see the changes that can be made and want to move forward with treatment for a great, new smile.
