Stress and Our Smiles
MENTAL HEALTH AND physical health are tied together in ways we don’t always expect. That even…
How to Choose a Family Dentist
Jackson Family Dentist in Downers Grove, Illinois YOUR FAMILY DENTIST IN DOWNERS GROVE priority is for their patients to reach optimal oral health and maintain a great smile that lasts. Practicing good at-home dental hygiene is crucial to achieving this goal. But, beyond that, making sure you choose the right dentist that fits your family […]
Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
SUGAR GOES BY MANY NAMES and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and…
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every…
Dental Health: Men Vs. Women
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges…
Wait, Radioactive Toothpaste Was a Thing?
RADIATION AND THE harm it can do to humans wasn’t well understood in the early years after…
The Fascinating History of Fluoride
THE ONE INGREDIENT a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance…
Let’s Answer Some Dental FAQs!
A LOT OF PATIENTS and parents of patients come to us with the same dental health questions, so…
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn’t end when the braces come off. There’s one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don’t lose the progress you’ve
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout’s Broken Tooth
During this year’s baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his meal,