When involved in high impact sports or vigorous activities, it is important to protect your mouth and teeth. This statement is backed by the fact that there are over 600,000 sports-related dental injuries treated in emergency rooms across the US each year according to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition to absorbing […]
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Six Ways Mouthguards Protect Athletes
Posted on April 9th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Olivia Newton-John Recalls Daughter’s Teething Troubles
Posted on February 23rd, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Singer Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe is now a lovely, grown woman, but Olivia recently recounted to Dear Doctor magazine a rather creative method she found to sooth Chloe’s teething troubles many years ago. “When Chloe was a baby and teething I remember using a frozen bagel for her sore gums,” Olivia said. “She loved it!” […]
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
Posted on February 13th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, or that it also causes a release in our brains of serotonin endorphins, chemicals which relax us and make us feel good. But there is a […]
Difficult or Not, Plaque Removal is Necessary for Stopping Gum Disease
Posted on January 14th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
When we refer to periodontal (gum) disease, we’re actually talking about a family of progressive, infectious diseases that attack the gums and other tissues attached to the teeth. Caused primarily by bacterial plaque left on tooth surfaces from inefficient oral hygiene, gum disease can ultimately lead to tooth loss.There’s only one way to stop the […]
From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
Posted on December 30th, 2014 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her model good looks, and that includes a bright, glowing smile. In a recent interview with Dear Doctor magazine she said that keeping her smile has […]