History of the Toothbrush [VIDEO]Ever wonder where to toothbrush came from? You might be surprised to learn that it has actually been around for some time! We recently found a great video from SmileLobby that illustrates the history of the toothbrush. Take some time to watch this video now with your family: What did you learn from the video? Were you surprised about how… Continue Reading
Are You Making Any of These Toothbrushing Mistakes?Brushing your teeth is an extremely important and necessary part of keeping your teeth healthy. You might think you’re doing a good job brushing your teeth regularly, but there’s actually a good chance you might be making a few mistakes. To help you get better at effectively brushing your teeth, we’re sharing a few common toothbrushing mistakes that exist. We… Continue Reading
Dental Health Public Service Announcements: A Blast From The PastHave you ever wondered what dental health education was like in the past? You can get somewhat of an idea by watching these two entertaining public service announcements from 1979, produced by the American Dental Association. Here they are: Video Image Placeholder Video Image Placeholder What do you think about these historical PSA’s? Tell us on our Facebook page today! We’d… Continue Reading
How To Care For Sensitive Teeth [VIDEO]Does eating ice cream or drinking a cup of hot coffee sometimes hurt your teeth? What about simply brushing or flossing regularly? If so, you may have a common problem called “sensitive teeth.” If you do suffer from this problem, you should know that there are things you can do to care for your sensitive teeth. We recently came across… Continue Reading
Slide Show: Oral healthWant to learn more about oral health? We recently came across a great, informative resource on MayoClinic.com that will help you learn more about your mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. To explore this helpful resource, click on the image below: After you take some time to look through the slideshow, go to our Facebook page and tell us what you… Continue Reading
Non-Metal Fillings Protect Structure and AppearanceYou want a beautiful, strong smile. Dentistry with non-metal fillings offers a viable alternative to unattractive metal fillings to Elgin and Chicago area patients: tooth-colored resins, also called composite fillings. Composites, if placed with exacting technique, such as rubber dam isolation and modern bonding agents, get as close as possible to restore the tooth to its original strength in the… Continue Reading
Treat TMJ and Eliminate Chronic Pain“TMJ” stands for temporomandibular joint. These intricate joints are crucial in proper muscle and bone function. Elgin TMJ treatment from the Smile For Life Dental office can restore function to the intricate joints that connect the jaw bone to the skull. The TMJ enables you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak and swallow. When the TMJ is misaligned,… Continue Reading
Are You Taking Care Of Your Teeth?You probably already know how important it is to take good care of your teeth, mouth, and gums, but did you know that if you don’t, you can face a number of serious health problems? It’s true! Bad hygiene doesn’t just affect your teeth. It can also wreak havoc on other parts of your body and immune system. To learn… Continue Reading
How To Prepare For Your Child’s First Visit To The DentistAre you getting ready to take your child to the dentist for the very first time? If so, you’ll want to be prepared. To help you understand what to expect, we’ve found a short, yet informative video for you to watch from the American Dental Association. Take some time to watch it now: Video Image Placeholder Do you have additional… Continue Reading
How To Brush And Floss Your Teeth [VIDEOS]Are you looking for some creative ways to teach your children how to effectively brush and floss their teeth? If so, we have some resources that we think might help. We recently came across two great how-to videos from Howcast.com that illustrate how to correctly brush and floss your teeth. The videos are short, and fairly easy to understand. Take… Continue Reading