Are Dental Implants Right for Me?Badly diseased or missing teeth can negatively impact more than your smile-ability. Lacking a full set of healthy chompers can also adversely affect your speech. Missing teeth can hinder your ability to comfortably and adequately chew food, leading to possible digestion issues. The loss of even a single tooth is capable of creating oral health issues such as bite and… Continue Reading
Help Your Teeth And Life With This RecipeYou’ve probably heard us rave about Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s discovery of reversing heart disease. After 20 years of research, Dr. Esselstyn proved adapting to a plant-based and oil-free diet can stop and reverse heart disease. With these findings, it’s more important than ever to incorporate vegetables and other nutritious plants into your daily diet and eliminate the need for greasy… Continue Reading
Tie the Knot With A Glowing SmileDid you know December is one of the popular months to get engaged? Were you one of those lucky individuals? You took the time to celebrate, but now is the time to start planning for that big day. Along with picking out the wedding dress and deciding the venue, make sure you schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation with your dentist… Continue Reading
Stay Merry With Your Holiday SmileHolidays: The time of year to be festive, merry, and indulge in your favorite holiday treats. While we all love the holiday cheeriness from wine and stained food, these items can dull the brightness and damage your smile. Never fear! You can save your smile over the holiday season by following these tips (cited by newbeauty.com) before checking up with… Continue Reading
Oral Inflammation: Revolutionizing Health Care and Your LifeThe world of dentistry is changing. Dentists are not only involved with your oral health; they are becoming more involved with your overall health. Why? Multiple studies have proven there is a correlation between the health of your mouth and body. If you have an infection in your mouth, you are more at risk for serious health concerns such as… Continue Reading
Forks over knives: adopt a diet that supports heart health and moreDr. Dean Lodding, and Stephanie Lodding, RDH are proud to offer dentistry in Elgin that follows the philosophy of leading physicians at the American Association of Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). Dr. Lodding parters with AAOSH, where dentists and health professionals educate the public of the connection between the health of the mouth and body, also referred to as the oral-systemic… Continue Reading
Flossing is the new Viagra!Smile for Life Dental always encourages patients to floss every, single day. However, there is a lot more to flossing than you think. Did you know that flossing will help your sex life? Yes, in Dr. Dan Sindelar’s book Refresh Life: Oral health is the missing piece, adding years to your life, and improving your overall well-being!, he states, “Flossing… Continue Reading
Xylitol’s Role – Protecting Teeth, NaturallyThe war against cavities and oral disease has been a constant, ongoing battle. But cavities beware because the tides have turned at Smile For Life Dental in Elgin. Dr. Lodding is offering a natural substance that will increase the strength of your teeth in order to fight off cavity-causing bacteria. This substance is called xylitol, which the American Association for… Continue Reading
Pro-active Oral DNA Testing Protects PatientsMaintain your healthy lifestyle with Oral DNA testing Yes, the American Association for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) has a long name, but also shares in extending human lifespans! Through pain-free oral DNA and cancer screenings, accompanied by thorough examinations of the mouth’s tissues, information essential to your health can be gained and acted upon. Believing everyone deserves not only a beautiful smile… Continue Reading
Dedication to Oral Systemic Link Prompts President’s AwardIf you were to receive accreditation with “The President’s Award” from the AAOSH, what would it mean to you? Why does this and the Oral Systemic Link carry such significance for Dr. Dean Lodding? It’s in your best interest to read on! The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) is an organization that provides support to health professionals and the public… Continue Reading