If you have a child that plays contact sports, you’re probably already familiar with mouthguards. When worn properly, mouthguards protect your teeth, jaw, and gums from injury. Other than knowing that they’re a good thing to wear, most people don’t know much about them. In today’s post, we w…Read More
It’s safe to say that no one really enjoys going to the dentist. It’s a necessary part of maintaining good oral health, but we know there are other places you would rather be. While getting your teeth cleaned isn’t anything more than a minor inconvenience, everyone wants to avoid additional, m…Read More
One of the most common pieces of feedback that we give our patients is to floss more. It’s something that all of us have heard at one point or another, even the best of us! This particular step of oral hygiene seems to be the one most commonly forgotten. In today’s blog post, we are going to tou…Read More
On February 22, 1732, our nation’s first president was born. George Washington accomplished an awful lot in his life, but through all of that, there is still something so curious about him: what was up with his teeth? You’ve likely heard that George Washington’s teeth were made of wood. How tr…Read More
Can you believe another year is behind us already? 2018 flew by and we suspect 2019 will feel the same. Many people are making New Year’s resolutions to better themselves in some way. Whether it is resolving to eat healthier, spend more time with the kids, or pick up a new hobby, the start of a ne…Read More
It’s that time of year again! As the weather cools down here in Lake Villa and we continue to move through the holiday season, it is more important than ever to make sure you are following a good oral hygiene routine and keeping up with regular visits to your dentist's’ office. Whether you celeb…Read More
In a day and age where technology has taken over pretty much everything, many of us start asking one simple question--is it worth it? The dental community is not immune. In previous posts you’ve probably seen us talking about how far dental technology has come in the last couple of years. The most…Read More
You wake up one morning and notice that your mouth feels a little different. “Does my tooth hurt?” you think to yourself. You shrug it off and go about your day normally. It’s not until lunch that you start to think you might have a real problem on your hands (or in your mouth in this case). Y…Read More
Here at Lake Villa Dental, we see patients come in all the time wondering how they could have a cavity or why their teeth look a little more yellow than usual. Unfortunately, taking care of your teeth is a daily job, and forgetting to floss or only brushing once a day might seem harmless, but doing …Read More
Gum disease is a tricky condition because symptoms usually do not make themselves known to those who have it until the advanced stages, which include periodontitis and gingivitis. Here at Lake Villa Dental, we encourage all adults to have regular dentist visits and not to wait until something is obv…Read More