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Here Comes March (& Mouth Guard) Madness

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Lake County Dental Care.

College basketball fans are about to embark on one of the most intense, compelling and unpredictable three weeks in all of sports. When it comes to March Madness, there will be upsets (you know… the ones that will completely ruin your chances in the office pool) and the Cinderella stories that will live on in […]

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It’s a hard knock life: Don’t panic with a knocked-out tooth

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Lake County Dental Care.

Kid’s sports have become a way of life for many families. While it keeps your kiddos healthy and on-the-go, the more they play, the higher risk they have for injury. One of the most common injuries is a knocked-out tooth. If your child is suddenly holding a tooth in their hand, do you know what […]

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The “Seal” of Approval in Preventing Cavities

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Lake County Dental Care.

Teaching your kids to brush and floss at least two times per day is the best way to help prevent cavities. But if your child has deep grooves or depressions on the chewing surfaces of the teeth (especially on their molars) a tooth brush can’t always reach those areas. That’s where sealants come in. A […]

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Down, Set… Smile: The Teeth Whitening Bowl

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Lake County Dental Care.

Are you ready for one of the greatest Sundays of the year? In the United States, Super Bowl Sunday is considered an unofficial holiday. Did you know that after Thanksgiving, more food is eaten on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year? Regardless of whether or not your favorite team is playing, […]

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Get Your “Chew” On

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Lake County Dental Care.

Chewing gum is the world’s most common habit. Did you know? >> More than 100,000 tons of chewing gum is consumed every year >> Every year over 374 trillion sticks of chewing gum are made >> In the next 5 years, over 1 million metric tons of chewing gum will be produced >> The world’s […]

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12 Dental Tips for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Smile

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. What’s there not to love about Christmas?! The parties… the presents… and of course, the sweet treats! There’s no doubt that your family’s dental health can take a hit during the holidays, but we want to make sure you don’t get an unexpected gift of an emergency […]

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Traveling for the holidays? Don’t forget to take care of your teeth!

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care.

If you’re traveling for the holidays it often means long hours in the car or at a hectic airport. And who can resist those travel goodie bags of (sometimes sugary) treats to keep your mouth busy and your tummy full? When you’re on the road, it’s important that your teeth get treated as if you […]

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Is it a dental emergency?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care.

The best way to avoid an unexpected dental emergency is by keeping up with your regular checkups and exams. When you keep up with regular appointments every six months, we can take care of dental issues right away. Also, routine visits can help you avoid a costly dental emergency and screen for more serious problems, […]

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Scared of the dentist? Sedation dentistry may be right for you.

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care.

Dental fear is a real thing. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 75 percent of Americans deal with some level of dental anxiety or fear. Sedation dentistry techniques may be helpful, if you feel a little bit anxious or to the other extreme, cannot step foot into a dental office. If this […]

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Bacon, and 9 Other Dental Floss Flavors That Make You Go Hummmm?

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Lake County Dental Care.

Bacon seems to be taking over the world. The sizzling and delicious strips of juicy, pork heaven are the stars of most recipes on the Internet. It’s featured  on t-shirts. It’s immortalized in art. So, we weren’t surprised when we stumbled across this bacon flavor dental floss on Bacon Freak. But, it did get us […]

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