You’ve likely been hearing it all your life… “brush twice a day and floss regularly.” Surely that means you’ll have strong teeth and healthy gums, right? It’s Oral Health Month, and we want to remind you that when it comes to good oral hygiene, it all starts with a toothbrush. But here’s the thing… a […]
We have a “Heart” for helping people smile
When you feel great, a smile comes naturally. A smile can show joy, happiness, appreciation, amusement, excitement, or peacefulness. But for some, smiling is just not that easy. In fact, millions of Americans don’t go to the dentist because they can’t afford it. Dental problems can be painful, keeping people of all ages from doing […]
Here Comes March (& Mouth Guard) Madness
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 […]
Bacon, and 9 Other Dental Floss Flavors That Make You Go Hummmm?
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 […]
Your Complete Guide to Libertyville Dental Implants
Tooth loss happens because of decay, gum disease, cancer, aging, and injury. As a result, more than 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. And, more than 35 million don’t have any teeth. The appropriate solution for addressing tooth loss depends on your situation. If the surrounding teeth and integrity of the gums […]
5 Attributes of a Stunning Smile
What makes a smile stunning? A stunning smile is healthy, symmetrical, and strong. While beauty can be in the eye of the beholder, we also know that there are a number of objective elements that factor into how we evaluate a smile. When we’re considering cosmetic dental procedures and smile makeovers, here are a few of […]
Sleep Apnea: More Than Just Snoring
On the mic Dr. Potts recently joined Greg Bishop on News/Talk 94.7 & 970 WMAY to talk about oral sleep apnea appliances. If you missed it, we’ve got the interview right here for you. Listen up Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) condition is the chronic blockage of the air passage during your sleep cycle. Most often, […]
The Best and Worst Foods That Promote Dental Health
Regular brushing, flossing and checkups rid your mouth of plaque and keep periodontal disease at bay. Best guess. This isn’t new or earth-shattering information. Especially if you subscribe to this blog regularly or Like us on Facebook. But, what about what you’re putting in your body. And more importantly, what are you chewing with your […]
We’re Now Open Fridays and Saturdays
We’re dental nerds. We love everything to do with dentistry—particularly our office. As a matter of fact, if it were up to us we’d spend more time here. Oh wait! Turns out, it is up to us. We’re excited to announce we’ve recently updated our office hours. Our new hours include a later work day […]