Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer relationships and acceptance. Be that as it may, we typically discourage a permanent replacement for teens with a missing tooth, particularly dental implants. While we value […]
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A Teen’s Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
Posted on August 14th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
A Toothless Tiger?
Posted on July 30th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you reveal to the assembled paparazzi that one of your front teeth is missing. What will you do about this dental dilemma? Sound far-fetched? It recently happened […]
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
Posted on June 30th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during which they momentarily wonder if they’ll really ever get used to this. Don’t worry — you will! And we’ve never heard anyone say, on the […]
Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
Posted on March 25th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Imagine how different things would have been for movie star James Dean, had he not managed to replace the front teeth he lost as a youngster. According to one biography of the 1950s heartthrob, Dean’s teeth were knocked out while he was swinging around on a homemade trapeze. Because his smile was restored, Dean was […]
Teeth Whitening: What You Need To Know
Posted on March 10th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Some of the most popular smile enhancers on the market today are both over-the-counter (OTC) and professional teeth whitening products. And while studies indicate that bleaching can successfully achieve noticeable increases in whitening of stained teeth, there are some facts you need to know about these products and the results that they can deliver. Nearly […]