by websites@thinkdenali.com | Jan 5, 2019 | Blog, Common Conditions, Oral Health, Teeth
Even though it can sometimes feel like cavities can’t be avoided, there are ways you can keep from having to deal with the pain and frustration it causes. Understanding what a cavity is and how it can be prevented can help you improve your dental hygiene and...
by websites@thinkdenali.com | 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 websites@thinkdenali.com | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog, Daily Hygiene, Teeth
Dr. Thomas Gibbs recommends to most people that they use fluoridated toothpaste. While there are new fluoride-free options gaining some traction in the market that may be welcome for you if you have specific conditions like fluoride allergies, your Glen Ellyn, IL...
by websites@thinkdenali.com | May 11, 2018 | Blog, Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene, Oral Hygiene
The breakdown of food debris by bacteria inside your mouth is the major cause of bad breath. Proper brushing techniques that also include giving your tongue a good scrub will go a long way in taming halitosis, or bad breath. Bacteria Tongue Coating The tongue provides...
by websites@thinkdenali.com | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog
Most people don’t realize they have bad breath until someone else points it out to them. Rather than trying to mask it with breath mints and chewing gum, dental professional Dr. Gibbs of Smile Glen Ellyn points out that fixing the problem at its root is the better...
