Fight Bad Breath Blog
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Bad Breath • Oral Health / 0 Comments

Hoffman Estates Dentist: Foods That Fight Bad Breath

Before we start, nothing can substitute good oral hygiene. You know the routine; brush twice a day, floss daily and never skip your six-month dental cleaning with your favorite Hoffman Estates IL dentist. Might sound boring, but maintaining good oral care will help ensure your teeth last a lifetime and help your co-worker from fleeing every time you need to talk to them! No one likes to have bad breath and no likes to be stuck in a conversation with someone that has bad breath. Unenjoyable for both parties. So outside of good hygiene, what foods naturally help combat halitosis?

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Fluoride for Children's Oral Health
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Children's Oral Hygiene / 0 Comments

Hoffman Estates Dental Office: Fluoride for Children’s Oral Health

Dentists encourage us to use fluoride so often, we may take this superpower ingredient for granted. But is fluoride really worth all the hype? And how can it benefit our children’s oral health? We’ll take an in-depth look at fluoride – and show you why your child’s Hoffman Estates dentist is right to make the recommendation!

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Missing Tooth Blog
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4 Important Reasons to Replace Your Missing Tooth in Hoffman Estates

Cosmetically, missing a tooth isn’t fun. It can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing to have a gap in your teeth. But besides lacking elegance, missing a tooth can be harmful to your dental health. This is why it’s important to replace the tooth with a dental implant, a dental bridge, removable partial dentures, etc. Your dentist will discuss the options that best suit your needs. Choosing no replacement should never be an option. Here are 4 reasons why replacing a missing tooth is vital to your dental health.

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2018 Oral Health Checklist
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Hoffman Estates Dental Office: 2018 Oral Health Checklist

The New Year is all about setting goals, fresh starts and healthy living. While we tend to focus on the gym and cleaning up our diet, an important wellness goal should include improving your dental health. Our mouths host hundreds of bacteria and are the gateway to many things affecting our health. Forest Edge Dental has created a simple checklist for patients to stay on the up and up with their oral health!

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