Healthy Habits for Diabetic Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It is a time for us to focus on diabetes and how it can be treated and prevented. Most of us know someone who is living with diabetes, or maybe you are living with this condition. In either case, it is important to understand this serious condition because it affects […]
Trick-or-Treating Tips
It’s that time again! Your children and neighbors will transform into ghoulish creatures, and you will spend your evening either following your little ones or enjoying the doorbell ringing all night long! We love the spirit and fun of Halloween night, but we do wish there was a way to protect those little smiles from […]
Bruxism Solutions to End Pain
There are many dental concerns that can trigger other problems. One of these concerns is bruxism. Bruxism is another word for teeth grinding, and if left untreated, bruxism can cause serious damage in your mouth by damaging your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or causing damage to your teeth. There are three great ways to help prevent […]
Your Kids Will Want These Braces
Unfortunately, under half (48%) of children ages four and five went to the dentist within the last year. These poor habits continue to affect children in the years to come. In fact, 60 to 90% of children and teens from all over the world have dental decay and cavities. A good portion of these children […]
Three Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures
Dentures are a fantastic way to replace your missing natural teeth at a great price. However, there are some limitations to traditional dentures that cover the roof of your mouth. They can often be uncomfortable, and as your jaw changes shape, your dentures will change, too! There is another solution in implant-retained dentures that allows […]
The Most Gentle Cleaning of Your Life
There are very few people in this world who genuinely love having their teeth cleaned. However, most of us acknowledge that it is necessary and helpful, so we go every six months and reap the benefits of a healthier mouth. What keeps the other 35-40% of patients away? Generally it is the thought of pain […]
Veneers Made Easy
When it comes to improving a smile, we often turn to cosmetic dental work. Here at Smile Glen Ellyn, we have amazing cosmetic procedures that take your mediocre smile and turn it into something stellar. One of our most popular procedures is to use veneers to improve the look of your smile, but this procedure […]
Sedation Dentistry Makes Life Easier for Busy Patients
One of the greatest advances in modern dentistry is the widespread use of oral conscious and IV sedation. Patients who used to be terrified of the office can now come in and feel completely relaxed during their entire visit. However, sedation isn’t just for patients who are afraid. Sedation Dentistry can also greatly benefit patients […]
A Dental Restoration Built to Last
Losing an adult tooth is a very frustrating experience. There isn’t any money waiting for you under your pillow, but there will be a dental bill for a restoration! There are several different types of restorations for a missing adult tooth, but only one can claim a lifetime of strength and function: the dental implant. […]
Allow CEREC Technology to Save Your Smile
We love having CEREC technology here in our office, but not everyone understands the benefits of this fantastic machine. For most, it is cool technology and very little more, but we would love for our patients to realize how important CEREC can be when your tooth is on the line. To help us demonstrate that […]
