by Smile Glen Ellyn | Jun 30, 2023 | General Dentistry, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
While people prioritize exercise, balanced diets, and ample sleep to maintain good health, dental care often remains overlooked. However, neglecting oral health can yield consequences that extend far beyond the realm of teeth and gums. Extensive research underscores...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Mar 10, 2019 | Blog, Oral Health, Overall Health
If you have a compromised immune system or you regularly use inhaled steroids, you need to be aware of oral thrush. Oral thrush is an infection that is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in your mouth or throat. In other words, it is essentially a yeast infection that...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog, Common Conditions, Dental News, Overall Health
Did you know that oral health is a major factor in overall physical health? When your mouth is healthy, the rest of your body is more likely to be healthier, too. In fact, a recent study found that people who regularly visit their Glen Ellyn, IL dentist for check-ups...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Dec 8, 2018 | Blog, Gum Health, Oral Health, Overall Health
Having a healthy oral hygiene routine is important to your health in more ways than you might realize: recent research is showing by preventing the development of gum disease, you may potentially help prevent certain cancers. Researchers at the University of Helsinki...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Common Conditions, Overall Health, Teeth
When your baby is teething, sometimes we have been taught to expect runny noses, fevers, and trouble sleeping as parts of the months-long teething process. Turns out it’s just not so, according to Dr. Thomas Gibbs. Here is a look at the problems teething can cause...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog, Dental News, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
The use and abuse of opioids have risen to epic levels. In 2016, there were more deaths resulting from opioid abuse than ever before. The American Dental Association has decided to take a firm stance to stop it’s spread by making education and prevention a top...