by Dentistry On Elgin | Jul 9, 2015 | News/Articles
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. In fact, it is an infectious disease. Mothers with cavities can transmit caries-producing oral bacteria to their babies when they clean pacifiers by sticking them in...
by Dentistry On Elgin | Jul 6, 2015 | News/Articles
Each member of your dental health team plays an important role. Dentist As the leader of your oral health team, your dentist brings years of specialized education to understanding your oral health. Only dentists can examine your teeth, gums and mouth, and recognize...
by Dentistry On Elgin | Jul 2, 2015 | News/Articles
Teenagers can be tough on their teeth. They may be so busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don’t find time to brush. They also tend to eat a lot of junk food. Combine the two and you’ve got a situation ripe for tooth decay. Not...
by Dentistry On Elgin | Jun 30, 2015 | News/Articles
The association between poor oral health and increased risk of cardiovascular disease should make the reduction of sugars such as those contained in junk food, particularly fizzy drinks, an important health policy target, say experts writing in the Journal of the...
by Dentistry On Elgin | Jun 26, 2015 | News/Articles
Great question. Alas, surprisingly few studies address it directly. Based on existing evidence, flossing first isn’t necessarily better for oral health than the other way around. Still, dentists have opinions on the matter. Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett, a spokesman for the...
by Dentistry On Elgin | Jun 22, 2015 | News/Articles
Here are some common dental emergencies and how to handle them. Toothache First call your dentist. Explain your symptoms and ask to be seen as soon as possible. Then ease the pain. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine that works for you, but do not put the pills on...