Arbor Dental Care Blog

Every time we finish our regular dental cleaning, the dentist awards us with a complimentary cleaning kit to thank us for our efforts. This kit typically includes a travel size of toothpaste, floss, and a brand-new toothbrush. Since we’re so used to our own at-home care tools, these items can easily find their way into a closet or drawer somewhere where it can sit for months and even years at a time. So, the next time you decide to buy more oral care supplies or clean out your bathroom, take this advice from your Lisle dentist.

Much of those items are still good! Here’s how long you can expect them to last for.

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Did you know that when a woman becomes pregnant, they also become a high-risk dental patient? It’s true! There are many changes that your body will undergo when you carry a baby. The good news is that you’ll receive a new life from the experience and that you have a Lisle dentist that’s more than happy to support you throughout your journey.

Keep your smile strong and overall health in good shape when you partner with your local dentist. Learn more about pregnancy and oral health in this week’s blog post!

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One of the great challenges that you face, is finding a way to be healthy without denying yourself everything that you enjoy. With that being said, one of your favorite morning rituals is to stop at your local coffee shop to order a tall, heaping cup of java. It’s early in the morning and you’ve got a long day ahead of you, so you want the works – every delightful energy booster available. But you’ve recently learned that this is becoming a detriment to your oral health, so you’re looking for some alternatives. Thankfully, your family dentist in Lisle has some solutions to share.

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Child at the dentist

As a parent, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with all the parenting advice out there! From how much screen time a child should get to what they should be eating, parents are bombarded with information about what they should and shouldn’t be doing for their kids. One thing is for sure: It’s important that your children start seeing the dentist regularly at or before the age of one. This recommendation is widely accepted as the standard of care, according to both dentists and the American Dental Association. As a family dentist in Lisle explains, it’s also one of the best things you can do to give your kids the start they need to have a healthy smile for life.

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In the 2009-2010 study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States written by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found that nearly 65 million adults have mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis and this number is only increasing. In fact, this number increases to 70 percent for adults 65 and older. Dentists across the nation are doing everything they can to help patients reduce the common side effects that come with gum disease.

Your dentist in Lisle knows that gum disease is the most common disease in the United States above heart and lung disease. More recent data suggests about 80% of the population has some form of gum disease, whether it be mild or severe. Learn the steps to combat it and the procedures your dentist can provide.

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Each time you tune into your favorite social platform, you can see advertisements of your most idolized celebrities trying all types of beauty fads. One trend that’s taken off recently is charcoal teeth whitening. This may be an exciting new trend that’s enticing to try, but your cosmetic dentist in Lisle strongly discourages it. We’re going to explain why in this week’s blog post!

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In one form or another, toothpaste has been around for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans used abrasive materials, like pumice and burnt eggshells, to scrub away things that got stuck on their teeth. The ancient Chinese used things like herbal mint, ginseng, and salt. Obviously, toothpaste has come a long way since then, but you might still wonder why it is so important, how you can choose a paste that is right for you, and how you can get the most benefit from your toothpaste. Your family dentist in Lisle is here to explain.

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