Dental Emergency Preparedness
HAVING A PLANalready in place can make a huge difference if an emergency comes up, and…
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When a Child Gets a Toothache
TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not…
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The Incredible Impact of a Smile Makeover
Cosmetic Dentist in Downers Grove, IL Are you content with what you see when you look in the mirror? Does your smile represent who you are? If the answer is “no,” a smile makeover might be in your future! Everyone deserves a beautiful smile, but perfect teeth are the luck of the draw. Not everyone…
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What Is Toothpaste Made Of?
PEOPLE HAVE USED some form of paste to help keep their teeth clean since at least 3000 BC in…
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How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?
DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and…
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We’re Observing TMJ Awareness Month
AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is…
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Happy Halloween From the Dentist!
WHY IS SUGAR so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete…
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What is a Dental Crown, and Why Do I Need One?
Dental Crowns in Downers Grove you might The effectiveness of dental crowns largely depends on the type of crown, how it is fixed, and how well they are cared for. Why Are Dental Crowns Used? Drs. Jackson and Wascher may recommend dental crowns in Downers Grove if you have severely worn down, weak teeth, misshapen, or…
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What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes…
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How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?
MANY PEOPLE HAVE the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where…
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