What causes tooth loss? When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time to give us a call at Infinite Smiles Dental. What are the reasons for missing teeth? The loss of permanent teeth …
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Camping Oral Health Tips
Camping Oral Health Tips If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if you are hiking into the mountains with your tent, backpack, and camp food, the doctor and our team have some suggestions …
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It’s not clear what causes TMD. Obesity may factor in. Stress and pressure on the jaw may also contribute. A misaligned bite (that is, where your …
Toothaches and Abscesses
Toothaches and Abscesses With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse. Whether it’s an abscess or a toothache that you believe might be something more, it’s vital to pay attention to your …
Tell us about your summer!
Tell us about your summer! The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Bolingbrook, Illinois and relaxed, we want to know how you’re …
Fun Facts for the Fourth
Fun Facts for the Fourth The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical …
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root area is protected by a similar substance called cementum. Inside these very hard layers is dentin, …
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Getting Ready for Summer Sports
Getting Ready for Summer Sports With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Infinite Smiles Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients are probably already ready to hit the field for some summer fun, we thought we would discuss a few precautions …
Shark Teeth
Shark Teeth It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And who doesn’t have “Baby Shark” playing in their heads all day once they’ve heard it? But are we jumping the shark to discuss …
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of …
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