Custom-Fitted Mouthguard Benefits
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Sports Dentistry / 0 Comments

Benefits of Custom-Fitted Mouthguards – Forest Edge Dental

An often overlooked safety tool/device in sports and recreational activities is a custom-fitted mouthguard. Unfortunately, many of us realize the benefits of a mouthguard after injury has taken place instead of before. The purpose of a mouthguard is to protect the teeth and jaw during impact. A properly fit mouthguard will do this and more. Highlighted below are 5 benefits of custom-fitted mouthguards from Hoffman Estates dental clinic, Forest Edge Dental. Read more “Benefits of Custom-Fitted Mouthguards – Forest Edge Dental”

Spring Cleaning Oral Health Blog
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral Health / 0 Comments

Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Smile in Hoffman Estates

Dusting the baseboards, cleaning the carpets, emptying out the closets and garage may all be on the spring cleaning checklist this year. But, as your Hoffman Estates dentist, we’ve come up with a different spring cleaning checklist, one for your smile! Below are five spring cleaning tips to help clean your mouth and the appliances you use in conjunction with keeping your smile beaming!

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children's dental anxiety
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Children's Oral Hygiene • Dental Anxiety / 0 Comments

Overcoming Children’s Dental Anxiety in Hoffman Estates

A trip to the dentist can be a scary event for a child. Especially the first visit, or if they had a bad experience their first go around. As parents, we understand the importance of routine exams and promoting good oral hygiene, but our kids often don’t. Dr. Lars Johnson discusses what he has seen of children’s dental anxiety in Hoffman Estates and tips to help your child overcome their fear. Bonus, this helps relieve stress for you too! Read more “Overcoming Children’s Dental Anxiety in Hoffman Estates”

Dental Appointment Calendar
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Why Do I Need Regular Dental Exams?

Are you curious as to what the point of regular dental exams are? Sure, you know they help clean your teeth but if you brush and floss daily, is it really necessary? Yes. Yes. YES. Even those who take tremendous care of their mouths should have routine maintenance. And the best part with Forest Edge Dental, regular dental cleanings in Hoffman Estates with Dr. Johnson & Dr. Montoya are a breeze! Read more “Why Do I Need Regular Dental Exams?”