Fluoride and Sealants: They’re Not Just For Kids AnymoreYou’re very diligent about brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. You even make sure you see Smile for Life Dental at least twice a year for your checkup and cleaning! Then one day, Dr. Lodding or Dr. Schuiling tells you you have a cavity! How could this happen? Believe it or not, the CDC Reports that 91% of individuals over… Continue Reading
Get Oral Cancer In Check with your Elgin DentistAs your Elgin dentist, Dr. Lodding is committed to the health and well‐being of the mouths in our community! As you already know, regular cleanings and checkups are vitally important to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, in addition to fighting plaque, regular checkups can also help you and your family fight oral cancer. There are an estimated 35,000 cases… Continue Reading
Floss With Finesse: 5 Flossing Tips It may look like a simple piece of string, but dental floss is so much more! It’s a proven ally in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and helps give your overall health a boost. Do you floss daily? What techniques help you get the most out of your flossing experience, without injury to your gums? Your Dentist in Elgin,… Continue Reading
Restoration Reality Check with your Elgin dentist: Avoiding Replacement Could Cost YouOne of the questions we get asked frequently is: Why do I need to replace my filling (or crown)? I thought it would last forever? As much as we would love to be able to promise that to you, we can’t. Even with the highest quality materials and techniques, which of course Dr. Lodding uses, fillings and/or crowns (also called… Continue Reading
Help Your Kids Play It Safe This Spring With a Sports Mouth GuardSpring sports season is here! Are your athletes ready to play it safe? True or false: Youth football and hockey players have the highest number of dental‐related facial injuries. False. Mouth guards have been mandatory for football, ice hockey, and lacrosse for decades, so the number of facial injuries in these sports has declined dramatically. The majority of mouth injuries… Continue Reading
How We Put Your Dental Fears to Rest at Smile for Life DentalLet’s be real here: We know that visiting the dentist can be something that makes many patients nervous. Research shows that 20% of individuals who experience severe anxiety will only go to the dentist if absolutely necessary. However, regular dental checkups are vital not only because they keep your teeth and gums healthy, but they can also help protect and… Continue Reading
What’s Living In Your Mouth…and What’s It Doing To Your Heart?What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seems like a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok to skip it tonight as you drift off to sleep…. Continue Reading
Easing TMJ Pain in 5 Important StepsWhen the muscles, tendons and bones that make up your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are relaxed and in balance, your jaw opens and closes with ease. Daily activities such as speaking, biting, chewing, and laughing become possible, even enjoyable. For those suffering from TMJ disorder however, the pain and dysfunction experienced in the jaw joint and related muscles are nothing to… Continue Reading
How to Conquer Your Dental PhobiaPhobia: (noun) A marked and persistent fear of a clearly defined object or situation. In this case, fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. People may go through great lengths to avoid being confronted by their fears or phobias. It may be similar to post-traumatic stress caused by previous traumatic dental experiences. Dentist Chicago | Sedation dentistry is a… Continue Reading
The Whole Unconventional Truth about DentistryWhat do your parents and your Elgin dentist have in common? a) They both are expert health-care providers. b) They both are surprisingly cool and modern. c) They both love you dearly and want what’s best for you. Depending on the type of parents you have, all 3 answers could be right. However, we’ll be politically correct and bet our… Continue Reading