The American Dental Association estimates that nearly 47% of Americans over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. While seniors are at a higher risk of periodontal health problems gum disease can occur at any age. Gum disease often starts out as gingivitis. This can cause your gums to appear red or… Read more »
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A Loose Bridge or Crown Needs a Dentist’s Attention
Dental work like crowns and bridge restorations are typically cemented into your mouth with a strong dental adhesive. This bonds them to the anchoring abutments with the same strength and integrity that you experienced from the natural tooth. Yet there are still times when poor oral hygiene problems or a recent dental trauma can loosen… Read more »
Building a Healthy Smile with Healthy Teeth and Gums
Healthy smiles are a combination of healthy teeth and gums. You may not know this, but one of the biggest factors in adult tooth loss is gum disease (or periodontal disease). The problem is that you may not even be aware that you have gum disease unless you see your dentist regularly because it can often… Read more »
Understanding the Consequences Posed by a Missing Crown
Even though dental crowns are durable and the cement holding them in place is steadfast, there are times when something like a blow to the face or chronic periodontal disease can cause them to fall off the teeth. In a situation like this, you should not hesitate to contact your dentist, Dr. . Timely treatment… Read more »
5 Reasons You Might Need Braces
Our team at Shining Smiles LLC in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is pleased to offer braces for those whose teeth are not aligned, or whose bite needs adjusting. Some patients use braces to fix cosmetic issues with their pearly whites, others benefit from the medical fixes. Conditions which might preclude orthodontic care can include the following: 1…. Read more »
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