Westgate Dental Care Blog

Good oral hygiene may start with twice yearly trips to the dentist for teeth cleanings, but it’s how people care for their teeth and gums at home that can make all the difference.

If you’re looking to make your oral health a priority, start by scheduling an appointment with your dentist to make sure you are cavity-free and catch any signs of periodontal disease as early as possible. Then, make sure you follow through with dental care at home.

About 54,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the United States every year. As with many other types of cancer, early detection and treatment are key to effectively managing the disease and improving treatment outcomes.

Throughout the year, and especially during Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, individuals need to pay attention to any signs or symptoms of oral cancer and seek care if they notice anything out of the ordinary. Individuals can partner with their dentist to monitor signs of oral cancer and take charge of their health.

Do you get overwhelmed trying to manage your entire family’s dental appointments? With each member of your family having different needs, and a minimum of 2 checkups and cleanings per year, it can be difficult to coordinate. However, visiting a family dentist will eliminate this problem and so much more, allowing you to consolidate you and your loved ones’ appointments. Read on to learn the top 5 advantages of choosing a family dentist for oral healthcare!

After 10 years of prescribing Invisalign to patients at Westgate Dental Care and seeing their smiles beautifully transform, Dr. Aurora Hart decided it was time to give her own smile a boost by wearing Invisalign herself.

“It had been in the back of my mind for a while, as I noticed my front teeth begin to crowd,” said Dr. Hart, a dentist at Westgate Dental Care in Arlington Heights. “I didn’t want to go through the pain and discomfort of braces again, and after seeing how good Invisalign has become at predictably moving teeth, I knew this was the option for me.”

The professionals at Westgate Dental Care know that, for some patients, trips to the dentist can be extremely scary. In fact, dentophobia is common among people of all ages and can be one of the main reasons people avoid getting necessary dental care altogether.
However, putting off important procedures can have long-term negative consequences on individuals’ oral health. To combat dentophobia and provide clients with the treatments they need, Westgate Dental Care developed a comfort menu available to all patients to help them feel more calm and relaxed in the dentist’s chair.

The comfort menu includes state-of-the-art chairs that include warming and massage features, providing noise-cancelling headphones to reduce the sounds associated with dental procedures, a warm blanket and televisions in the rooms so people can enjoy the show of their choosing during treatments.

Dental implants are one of the most popular tooth replacement options because they look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth. Because this treatment requires surgery, many patients wonder if they’re too old to enjoy it. However, dental implants can help you smile even if you’re into your triple digits! Read on to learn more about who is the right age for dental implants as well as their many benefits.

If you’re missing teeth, you’ve surely come across dental implants during your research for a potential replacement. Incredibly popular, dental implants bring a wide range of functional and health benefits to your smile. However, the treatment process is a little more complicated than other options, which may leave you wondering how many implants you’ll need. Read on to learn the answer as well as some additional information about this amazing tooth replacement solution!

Invisalign is clearly the comfortable alternative to metal braces for adults. There are no brackets, wires or restrictions that come with traditional braces. Instead, clear removable aligners are precisely fitted to gradually and gently straighten and evenly space your teeth.

Do you have a denture that slips and slides around? Maybe you’re missing one or more teeth? If you’re like millions of other Americans who are missing teeth, you may be considering dental implants. Over 500,000 people each year choose this amazing option because of its unique advantages. But what exactly can you expect when you choose to get dental implants? Read on to learn the basics!

Are you trying to find the right dental insurance plan for you? The best place to start is to learn the difference between the two most common types of dental insurance: PPO and HMO plans. So which one can you benefit from most? Read on to learn about a few different types of dental insurance plans as well as which one is right for you!