Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the effects of gum disease reach beyond the mouth, as researchers have found relationships between it and other systemic diseases. Inflammation, the body’s response to infection, […]
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Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Posted on May 29th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on instagram. The clip shows the superstar songstress — along with her adorable three-year old daughter Blue Ivy — flossing their teeth! In the background, a […]
TRUE OR FALSE: The Great Toothpaste Test
Posted on May 11th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
You use toothpaste every day — don’t you? But how much do you really know about what’s inside the tube: namely, the white, sticky stuff that keeps your teeth clean and your breath fresh? Take this True/False quiz and find out! True of false: Powdered charcoal, brick dust and crushed bones were once ingredients in […]
How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice’s Smile
Posted on April 24th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly has star quality. However, that was not always the case. During an interview with Dear Doctor magazine, the retired NFL pro discussed his good fortune to […]
Six Ways Mouthguards Protect Athletes
Posted on April 9th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
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 […]