Heart and Stethoscope for Heart Month
Since February is officially American Heart Month, you’ve probably heard that heart disease affects millions of Americans each year. But you may not know just how prevalent it can be: According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Given this statistic, it’s not surprising that your medical doctor regularly mentions all the usual risk factors like high cholesterol, blood pressure, diet and exercise…
But did you know that there’s also a surprising link between your oral health and heart health? By keeping your gums healthy you can potentially reduce the risk for many forms of heart disease. In addition to making some simple changes at home, gum therapy in Arlington Heights can help keep your gum disease from contributing to problems with your heart.
Every parent wants their child to have a healthy, white smile to show off! One of the best tools that you can provide for them to properly care for their teeth is a toothbrush that can effectively clean your teeth. Learn more about how to choose the best toothbrush for your little one from a family dentist in Arlington Heights.
When you find out that you’re pregnant, the last thing that may come to mind is your teeth. You’re thinking about planning a baby shower, the big day at the hospital, and finally meeting your baby! But in reality, you should also be considering the condition of your teeth and gums because a healthy smile directly correlates to a healthy baby.
It’s easy to think that kids don’t have anything to stress out about. After all, they don’t have to worry about paying bills, going to work, or filing their taxes. You shouldn’t underestimate your child’s level of stress, though. There are plenty of circumstances that can make the young members of your family lose sleep. The stress could even be damaging their oral health! Your 
From a very young age, you have been taught to brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, and to visit your dentist twice a year. However, as time has gone on, your commitment to your oral health has declined. Despite your history of poor oral hygiene, it is never too late to reinvest in your teeth and gums. As the new year approaches, now it the time to take control of your smile. In addition to revamping your habits at home, it is also time to ask yourself, “where is a dentist near me?”
We hope you and your family had a very happy Thanksgiving! With the feast behind us, we’re right in the thick of the holiday season — and there’s no shortage of photo opportunities this time of year. From work parties to once-a-year reunions and everything else, you’re likely to be flashing your grin a lot over the next month. Are your teeth ready? If you’re anything less than 100% satisfied with your smile, keep reading to find out how a visit to the best dentist in Arlington Heights can help with 
For many patients, porcelain veneers are a great option to completely transform smiles without the hassle of numerous cosmetic and restorative treatments. With just one, simple solution you get the flawless smile of your dreams. Once you have that new smile, you may still have some questions. Keep reading to find out what you can expect from your 
As 2017 is beginning to wrap up, it’s now time to use it or lose it! “Use or lose what?” you’re probably asking…your dental insurance benefits! Many dental insurance plans have annual maximums, and if you haven’t met yours yet, that unused money will not roll over to 2018, so now is the best time to schedule an appointment with your family dentist in Arlington Heights so you can save! 
One of the most tragic things in the world is to have a child who has been diagnosed with cancer. September is actually Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so your family dentist in Arlington Heights decided to have a fundraiser in order to donate money to the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. For every “like” on our Facebook page, we would donate $1, and for every “share,” we would donate $5. We did this for the entire month of September, and thanks to our wonderful patients (and some help from 
Being a first-time parent can leave you with many questions. How does this potty training thing work? What foods are okay to eat and at what age should they start eating new things? And of course, you probably have many questions about their dental health.