by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene, Dental News, News and Updates, Oral Hygiene, Teeth, Teeth Cleaning
Stories about the link between toothpaste and cancer have been circulating for years. However, with all the misinformation and hearsay, it can be hard to get a trustworthy answer. That’s why we at Lincoln Park Smiles are going to rely on objective analysis, scientific...
by admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Common Conditions, Dental News, News and Updates, Teeth
We’re not in the habit of fear mongering, so before we take a closer look at this issue, we want to reassure you that incidents of someone swallowing their dentures are very rare. Most dentures are rather large, and the gag reflex further reduces the risk of...
by admin | Sep 28, 2017 | News and Updates, Oral Hygiene, Overall Health
The foods you eat have a profound impact on your dental health. A nutrient dense diet helps maintain and rebuild your teeth, as well as the gums that support them. Avoiding corrosive foods high in sugars and acids will help prevent dental erosion and cavity formation....
by admin | Jun 30, 2017 | General Dentistry, News and Updates, Pediatric Dentistry, Preventative Care
Teaching children to practice daily brushing and flossing is essential to their dental health. But children are usually not successful at thoroughly cleaning their teeth. This is especially true of their molars, the back teeth used for chewing, that have uneven, rough...
by admin | Nov 12, 2013 | News and Updates
Sudden or chronic aching, tooth loss, and oral traumas are just some of the dental emergencies that will require immediate attention… Failure to take appropriate action on a dental emergency issue can increase the risk of permanent damage to your teeth, bacterial...
by admin | Oct 15, 2013 | News and Updates
Making small changes to your teeth can not only enhance your smile, they can also boost your self-confidence considerably… The smile is one of the first things you notice about a person, as it is often incredibly hard not to notice a smile. At a cursory glance, a...