How Stress Can Affect Oral Health
added on: April 29, 2020

Stress can be caused by any number of things, such as work and family. But in these uncertain times, it’s only natural to experience elevated levels of stress. Too much stress can have negative effects on bodies such as headaches, stomachaches, increased heart rate, and overall feelings of anxiety. But… Read More…


What’s Considered a Dental Emergency?
added on: April 14, 2020
woman with toothache

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world today, including whether or not you should see your dentist in Highland Park. We’re here to help. As of April 1, 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recommended that dentists across the country suspend all routine dental care to help reduce… Read More…


3 Ways to Wear Off Novocaine
added on: April 10, 2020

You know the feeling — you just had your appointment, and your dentist in Highland Park used novocaine to help make your treatment more comfortable. But now that you’re out of the chair and back at work, you can’t talk correctly, every time you take a sip of water it… Read More…


Bad Breath & The Keto Diet
added on: March 25, 2020

One of the most popular weight-loss diets today is the Keto Diet. Many people find it to be effective and watch the pounds drop off. But what does this have to do with dentistry, and why is your dentist in Highland Park talking about a weight loss diet? The truth… Read More…


Why Does My Breath Stink?
added on: February 24, 2020

Having bad breath is not only embarrassing, but it could also be a sign of a bigger problem. While an odorous mouth is a completely normal side effect of eating something fragrant (garlic, anyone?), your dentist in Highland Park wants you to know that chronic bad breath is something that… Read More…


How Can Oral Health Affect Heart Health?
added on: February 12, 2020
heart health month

Every February seems to bring out the love in people, and there are hearts everywhere we look. From heart candy and heart decorations, we’re surrounded by bright, red hearts. But we’re not here to talk about those kinds of hearts. Today, we want to focus on your heart and how… Read More…


The Oral Health Dangers of Cough Medicine
added on: January 29, 2020
cough syrup

During this time of the year, it seems as if everyone we encounter is sneezing, sniffling, or coughing. While we do as much as we can to avoid getting a cold, sometimes we just get sick. When we do get a case of the coughs we just want it to… Read More…


Why Do I Bite My Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue?
added on: January 27, 2020
woman biting lip

Biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue is a common habit for many people. While it may seem relatively harmless, biting the soft tissues in our mouths can lead to serious and painful problems. But like any habit, it can be difficult to stop biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue. Join… Read More…


How to Quit Smoking
added on: November 21, 2019
cigs

The Great American Smokeout, hosted on the third Thursday each November, strives to bring awareness to how quitting smoking can improve overall health. This is certainly something our dental office in Highland Park can get behind since smoking directly affects oral health, too. Even though quitting smoking may be one… Read More…


Avoid the Flu with These Five Easy Things
added on: November 14, 2019
woman with the flu

Flu season has officially begun and will continue through February, or maybe even later. Nobody wants to catch this ache-inducing, sneezing-causing, and overall yucky-feeling sickness. While sometimes the flu is unavoidable, there are easy things you can do to reduce your chance of falling ill. Join your dentist in Highland… Read More…


Next Page »