Prevalence of Oral Cancer: Cancer affects a significant portion of the American population, with one in three individuals experiencing it at some point in their lives. In the year 2000 alone, over 1,220,000 people in the US received a cancer diagnosis, leading to 552,200 annual fatalities, representing more than 20% of all deaths. While oral… Continue Reading Oral Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors
Halitosis: Understanding Chronic Bad Breath and Seeking Care from Your Lincoln Park Dentist What is Halitosis? Halitosis is more than just a case of morning breath. It’s chronic bad breath that persists despite mints, mouthwash, or thorough brushing. If it lingers for an extended period, it could indicate an underlying issue. When facing halitosis in… Continue Reading Combat bad breath with the insights from your Lincoln Park, Old town and Chicago Dentists!
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Dental caries can begin soon after tooth eruption, developing on smooth surfaces, progressing rapidly and having a lasting impact on the child’s dentition. Children experience baby teeth caries as infants or toddlers, having a much greater probability of subsequent carries in both baby teeth and permanent dentition. Baby teeth… Continue Reading Baby Teeth Decay
Smoking and Dental Health We all know that smoking causes malignant tumors in the oral cavity, throat, lungs and some other areas in the body. Smoking can also cause Cardiopulmonary problems, coughing and can worsen asthma symptoms. Smoking can lead to emphysema and other chronic pulmonary and heart conditions. Smokers are aware of those risk,… Continue Reading Why is smoking bad for your teeth and gum?
Ever wonder which drinks stain your teeth? Consider these five popular drinks that can stain your teeth, and are also harmful to your enamel. COFFEE Half of the population enjoys a nice cup of hot coffee everyday, maybe 2 or 3 times a day. Unfortunately, the acid in the coffee can stain your teeth. Note:… Continue Reading Five Drinks That Stain Teeth
Yes it does! You might ask why and how? To better understand the answer to that question, you must know different types of tooth discoloration. Tooth discoloration may happen from the outer surface (extrinsic) or inner surface (intrinsic) of the tooth. Intrinsic tooth discoloration is the most noticeable form of discoloration. To better understand why,… Continue Reading Does tea stain your teeth?
Understanding Dental Insurance Navigating dental insurance can be confusing, but we’re here to provide clarity. This guide aims to demystify dental insurance, helping you make informed decisions about your coverage, whether you’re seeking care from a Lincoln Park Dentist, an Old Town Dentist, or elsewhere in Chicago. When you enroll in a dental insurance plan,… Continue Reading Dental Insurance Demystified
You deserve pain free dentistry. Don’t feel shy about asking for it. You are not the only one. Many times I have heard patients say, “I don’t like visiting the dentist,” or ” I hate needles,” or “I have some anxiety”. At Lincoln Shine Dental, we have proven techniques for reducing your anxiety and affording… Continue Reading Are you nervous about your dental visit?
I have noticed that many dental patients believe that it is okay to drink soda and sugary drinks – if these are marketed as “diet” drinks. Although diet drinks may not have the sugar content which can cause decay, the acidic content will cause significant erosion on the teeth which will eventually be attacked by bacteria and turn into cavities. A… Continue Reading The Myth of Diet Soda
If you are expecting a baby, Congratulations! As a dentist, I wish to advise you to familiarize yourself with the timing of baby teeth eruption. The first teeth to come out are the lower front teeth. These teeth come out at the age 6 to 10 months and will stay in the mouth up to… Continue Reading Expecting a baby?