Fall holidays, with all the delicious candies and other treats, begin with the celebration of Halloween. Did you know the average plastic jack-o-lantern used to collect Halloween goodies can hold over 9,000 calories worth of candy? And that’s mostly sugar calories. Getting cavities from all that sugar isn’t the only candy-related worry we have for you or your kids and grandkids during this holiday. Read on to see ways to have a safer holiday season.
There’s a saying, “Prevention is the best medicine,” and that includes your oral health. Simply put, preventive dentistry is caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. Here at Marcus Dental Practice, we believe in working with you to take steps to prevent oral health issues before they arise. Let’s look at some of the ways preventive dentistry can be practiced and why it is so important.
You know how those extra pounds manage to silently creep up and wrap themselves around you when you aren’t looking? Periodontal, or gum, disease is just that sneaky. You can develop it without even knowing, especially if you’ve been lax in keeping regular checkups. Good to know, the first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, is…
Do you avoid hot or cold drinks because of the pain that’s sure to follow? Or, maybe it’s sweets or cold air triggering your discomfort. For people with sensitive teeth, these actions may cause sharp temporary pain. The team at Marcus Dental Practice wants to review common causes of sensitive teeth. Causes of Sensitive Teeth…
We’re in the midst of the holiday season. Tempting foods are everywhere you look because of all the parties and family gatherings. Many foods are tasty but not teeth-friendly. How do you navigate through all the delicious foods and still protect your teeth? At Marcus Dental Practice, we’ve gathered a few teeth-friendly options to balance…
Fall has finally reached Chicago, and Halloween is just around the corner. As with most holidays, residents of Chicago take everything about Halloween seriously: the costumes we wear, the decorations we display, and especially the candy we give away. Before you hit your local Costco to buy that giant bag of candy (that you tell…
You’re at an office happy hour, PTA meeting, or your local grocery and you can’t help but notice that, no matter how many times you approach someone, they take a step back. It occurs to you that they may be reacting to (*GASP*) your breath! You slip off to the restroom and do the test:…
When people think of dentistry, they likely think of teeth. That’s certainly part of it, but at Marcus Dental Practice, we care about your gum health, as well. Why? Because gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults. Your smile is your greatest asset, so it’s important that you do everything…
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a patient walk out with a nice, broad smile. We strive to make our patients happy with the care they receive and the smile they leave with. This isn’t just because we’re dentists, though. As it turns out, smiling is good for you. How can something so little…