by Smile Glen Ellyn | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry
A knocked-out tooth is more common than most people realize. It often occurs to kids and active adults and especially those who play contact sports. If a tooth is chipped, you can gather up the pieces and take them to your Glen Ellyn, IL dentist to get the tooth...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Jan 15, 2022 | Common Conditions, Blog, Dental Emergency, Oral Health
For those who have a highly diseased tooth, root canal treatment is an effective way to save it. The common dental procedure removes infected pulp from the inside of the root of the affected tooth. The canal is cleaned, filled, and sealed to prevent infection or...
by Smile Glen Ellyn | Jul 15, 2021 | General Dentistry, Blog
An exposed tooth root can be an uncomfortable, inconvenient dental issue. It’s a problem that can occasionally result from receding gums, or from any sort of trauma that causes gum damage. It can also be a sign of gum disease, including severe periodontitis where the...
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...