Toothache Home Remedies
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Mouth PainOral Health / 0 Comments

It’s almost a law of nature that toothaches pop up when you’re out of town or the dentist’s office is closed. If you’re looking for safe and effective toothache relief until you can get in with your dentist, here are some Hoffman Estates dentist-approved home remedies to help you get by:

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Tricks to Help Curb Sugar Cravings
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral Health / 0 Comments

As we get closer to the holidays, sweets start to pop up everywhere we look. First, it’s Halloween candy, then it’s Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie. Next, come the Christmas Candy Canes. Brushing, flossing, keeping up with your dental check-ups is always important – but if sweets do get the best of your teeth, we provide cavity repair in Hoffman Estates, but hopefully we it doesn’t come to that! How is it possible to get through the rest of the year without giving in to our sweet tooth?! Learn more below.

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Cigarette Burning What Does Smoking Do To your Teeth
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral CancerOral HealthTeeth Whitening / 0 Comments

It’s widely understood that smoking is a dangerous habit, but not just for your lungs and heart. Smoking also causes excessive damage to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Here at Forest Edge Dental, we know you value your smile and want to protect your teeth for years to come. Take action now to ensure smoking doesn’t cause the following oral health complications.

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Visiting The Dentist During COVID Dentist and Patient
By Dr. Lars Johnson / COVID-19Oral Health / 0 Comments

How long has it been since you’ve seen our Hoffman Estates dentist? If it’s been longer than your “regular” six-months, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people with otherwise healthy teeth and gums to see an uptick in issues like gingivitis, tartar buildup, halitosis, and tooth decay. Not just because they aren’t seeing the dentist routinely, but also because everyone is masking all day long and may be prone to a bit of mouth breathing because of it. Aka “mask mouth.”

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