Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts! If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child something to smile about! Toothbrush Art Why throw away that used toothbrush when you can help your young …
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
Periodontics and Braces Treatment Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you’re going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). …
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around trying to spread peanut butter on sandwiches, answer your cell …
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. This grim …
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Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and tooth-friendly. Keep snacks to a minimum Every time we eat, we’re also providing food for the bacteria in …
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Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate bad breath, some are definitely more effective and …
September is National Gum Care Month!
September is National Gum Care Month! Can you believe it’s already September? At Infinite Smiles Dental, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning signs, bleeding and swollen gums, as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is under …
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Bolingbrook, Illinois community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About …
Preventing Periodontal Disease
Preventing Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of the population. People with periodontal disease have bacteria beneath the surface of the gums, which are responsible for tissue inflammation that can …
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, you’re on your own. Luckily, there are several not-too-subtle clues that you should be shopping for …
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