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Having cavity-free teeth doesn't necessarily mean you have healthy gums. Since it’s usually painless, you may not know if something is wrong with your gums. September is focused on gum care education in the dental community. Here are a few strategies can help you keep your whole mouth healthy.

🐶Today is national dog day!! We all loves our pets and their dental health is also very important! Did you know they make dog toothpaste and toothbrushes AND in comes in chicken flavor?! 🐔

🦷 🧚‍♀️ Happy national tooth fairy day! Did you know the first published mention of the “Tooth Fairy” was found in an article in the Chicago Tribune, dating back to 1908. In this article, the author, Lillian Brown, gave new parents a suggestion that would help them persuade children to have their loose baby teeth pulled. 🦷 🧚‍♀️

Wishing all those from pre-school to college a GREAT year! Regardless of how far away they may appear, pursue your dreams. You'll get there if you do your hardest. Just wait and see.

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Some people's teeth are sensitive to very cold and very hot foods and cannot tolerate the coldness of ice cream. Thinning enamel and exposed dentin causes those zingers! ⚡ Do you experience this? Give us a call and we can help get you back to that ice cream! 🍨

Happy 4th of July to your family! ❤️🤍💙

Let's talk about toothbrushes. 🪥

Electric toothbrushes provide superior plaque removal to regular manual toothbrushes. And because they provide the brushing action for you, many people find using power toothbrushes easier than using regular manual ones. 👍 They deliver up to 48,000 movements per minute while a manual toothbrush you only get average 400 per minute. ⏱️Other benefits include:
🦷Numerous brushing modes to help with sensitive teeth, gum care and whitening.
🦷A pressure sensor which helps protect gums from overbrushing
🦷 Timers to help you keep track of how long you've brushed each of the 4 quadrants of your mouth. (30 secs per quad folks).
🦷 Different replacement heads to focus on whitening, gentle bristles or even orthodontic brush heads!

Do you have any fun plans for the summer? 🌞

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Happy ! Are you seeing your bestie today?

"Friends are the people who make you smile brighter, laugh louder and live better". 💖

Thank you service members! ❤️🦷💙

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Happy Graduation Day to all U of I students! We wish you the best of luck with all future endeavors. 🎓

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮

😁 Did you know that smiles and laughter do so many good things for your body!?

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Don't worry- we will still have someone in the office to schedule or reschedule appointments! 📞

Your toothbrush should be replaced every three months, but don't throw away the old one! Here are some ideas (After you soak it in mouth wash for 15 mins first 😉)

🛁Clean the grout in your kitchen or bathroom. Load up the brush with baking soda or soak the head in bleach and you’ve got a nifty tool for brightening between tiles.
⌨Scrub your computer keyboard. Hate the dust and grime coating the sides of your keys? Run a toothbrush between the keys. Lightly scrubbing with a dry brush, tilt the keyboard at an angle so that the dislodged dust falls out, not in. Be sure to turn off your computer or unplug the keyboard first.
🖍Remove crayon. If a little artist decided to decorate your walls recently, grab some non-gel toothpaste and give your walls a scrub. Crayon will come right off!
👟Shine your soles. Dirt and pebbles can easily wedge their way into the bottoms of your shoes. Not to worry: The head of a toothbrush is the perfect size to brush away the filth and brighten up your favorite sneakers.
⭐Create art. The bristles of a toothbrush can be perfect for splattering speckles of color on a canvas or adding texture to your strokes.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observation that underscores the fact that early detection of oral cancer can decrease morbidity and increase long-term survival. There are many great online resources for learning oral cancer and what risk factors there are that you may not realize!
Check out : https://oralcancerfoundation.org to find more information.

We value their skills, care, and support every single day, but this week we celebrate Dental Hygienist Appreciation Week! We are so thankful to have a dedicated team of Hygienists. They work hard every day caring for patients and keeping our office flowing. Thank you Beth and Marison

Happy eclipse day! The team took a few minutes to enjoy it today! Hope everyone stayed safe with glasses! ☀️🌑

Anyone have any good pranks today? Please tell us the story!

💘 Drink water while consuming candy and other sweets today! Staying hydrated is the best option to prevent dry mouth and limit bacteria in between treats. Show your teeth some extra love after and be sure to schedule that cleaning appointment 😉

🎉🥳🎊Celebrate Fat Tuesday by indulging in your favorite junk foods… then make sure you brush your teeth! 🎉🥳🎊

Celebrating Toothache Day is an oxymoron, but there are ways you can celebrate toothache-free days by giving your teeth and oral health attention on this day.

🦷Make an appointment with your dentist for a checkup. 📆

🦷Take advantage of this day to resolve to brush and floss your teeth at least twice every day. 🕐

🦷Avoid food items that are bad for your oral health. 🦠

It's official!! Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is on the way. 🌼🌷🌞

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Sometimes we only remember to compliment our friends and family for their big achievements or when they do something unusual, and we forget that little, sincere compliments also go a long way. Let this day remind you to regularly compliment those around you for the little things. It can be anything - their hair, their outfit, their cooking, their work, their character. You can be sure that even the smallest compliment will put a spring in their step. 🥰

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This time-honored snack can be sweet or savory, caramelized, buttered or plain, molded into a candied ball, or tossed with nuts and chocolate. However it is the best for your oral health? No, not really. However, here are some tips so you can still enjoy the delicious treat with keeping your teeth and gums in the best shape possible.

🧐Watch for the kernels. Try to be mindful of those sporadic hard pieces especially when you get to the bottom of the bag. Try taking your eyes off the big screen while grabbing from your bag to keep from getting those unfavorable chunks.

🦷The toothpick Trick. Try using a toothpick to get the lodged pieces out. It’s almost impossible to eat popcorn without getting some lodged somewhere. Remove the pieces as quickly as you can to keep from damaging your gums.

💧Water. Water, Water. Popcorn is one of those foods that create lactic acid in your mouth. This acid is bad for tooth enamel if left on the teeth without proper cleaning. Try bringing along water. This will not only keep you hydrated, but flush away some of the debris and lactic acid.

🦠Sugar-Free Gum. Chewing on sugar-free gum after you’ve eaten helps stimulation saliva. This is also helpful in washing away popcorn pieces and harmful acids.

👄Proper Oral Hygiene. Lastly, proper brushing and flossing as soon as you can after the movie is the best way to rid your mouth from these harmful substances. You can enjoy some of your guilty pleasures without the harmful effects on your oral health by proper brushing and flossing in a timely manner.

Did you know we now offer Botox in our office?

There are several benefits to Botox, not just cosmetic! We would love to chat about it, call us today or ask about it at your next appointment. (217) 954-1850

May the new year bring you peace, joy, and happiness. 🥳