Believe it or not, tooth decay can begin as soon as your baby’s teeth first appear. This milestone is an important time to begin thinking about how to care for your child’s teeth. Here are some important facts and tips to keep baby teeth healthy and prevent harmful dental problems for years to come.
We’ve all been told to brush and floss our teeth to avoid cavities. Still, cavities are a very common problem. Here are 5 simple things you can do to prevent cavities.
Without proper infection control techniques, infection can easily spread through contacts with people and instruments in a dental clinic. That is why the College of Dentistry takes infection control very seriously. We follow strict infection control procedures to minimize the spread of disease.
Dental implants are a popular option for many people to restore your confidence to eat, speak, and enjoy life. The next best thing to real teeth is a dental implant or multiple implants to bring back your healthy smile. Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth so you can be confident in your
Healthy prevention is the best medicine for your smile and dental health is more important than you may realize for overall health. What you eat plays a big role in this. The foods you choose, when and how often you eat them not only affect your general health, but also the health of your teeth and gums. The good news is tooth decay is entirely preventable with good dental hygiene, regular dental visits – and healthy eating habits.
For a healthy smile, we all should practice good oral hygiene every day. Brushing after meals, using antimicrobial mouthwash, and flossing helps to prevent tooth decay. Oral hygienists at UIC College of Dentistry are experts in helping you take control of your oral health.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Periodontists at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry are experts in treating periodontal disease through a a full range of periodontics care.
In this edition of Ask the Expert, we talked with two of our experts about oral cancer, including the importance of early detection, it’s connection to our overall health, and how we’re advancing research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer.
Most bacteria in our bodies are harmless; some are even beneficial. Then there are the bacteria that cause oral diseases such as tooth decay, or cavities, and periodontal disease. These bacteria cause big problems because there are so many of these little recycling machines.
One of the best ways we’ve found to prevent cavities is by educating our patients to take control of their oral health. Sure, it takes a little longer, but it’s well worth it, and our patients appreciate the personalized approach.
