teeth whitening tips
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Teeth Whitening / 0 Comments

The winter can be a lovely time of holiday parties, visiting family and friends and sipping on tasty warm beverages. Unfortunately plenty of these warm beverages stain our teeth. And the not so warm beverages being served at the holiday party… think red wine and whiskey cokes, are also staining beverages. So how do you combat this? We don’t expect you to NOT grab that gingerbread spiced latte or pass up the glass of cabernet. Instead Forest Edge Dental has come up with tips on how to enjoy your warm beverages and cocktails throughout the winter while keeping your pearly whites protected. Read more “Keeping Your Teeth Winter White This Holiday Season in Hoffman Estates”

quit smoking tips
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral Health / 0 Comments

With November being lung cancer awareness month, Forest Edge Dental has put together six tips to help our patients quit smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women with nearly 80%-90% due to cigarette use. While your dentist in Hoffman Estates is primarily focused on your oral health, these tips will promote overall health. Read more “6 Tips to Quit Smoking – Hoffman Estates”

Hidden Hazards of Missing Teeth
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral Health / 0 Comments

Hoffman Estates dentist, Dr. Lars Johnson is often asked about what to do for tooth loss or missing permanent teeth. Missing teeth may seem to be only an issue of aesthetics. And if it is a tooth that isn’t seen when smiling, does it really matter? The answer is yes, it does matter. There are many hidden consequences to missing permanent teeth that can impact your health. The good news in all of this is that there are measures one can take to address the issue.

Read more “Hoffman Estates Dentist on the Hidden Hazards of Missing Teeth”

Kids Oral Hygiene Tips
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Children's Oral Hygiene / 0 Comments

Proper oral hygiene is necessary for overall health in both adults and children. While as adults we can understand this, most children cannot. Sure we can explain to our children what a cavity is but do they “really” understand or even care? Hoffman Estates dentist of Forest Edge Dental finds it important to continually have oral health conversations as our children age and can more fully understand its importance. While making them aware of the dangers of not brushing is great, we’ve outlined four tips to make oral hygiene fun for the kiddos. Read more “Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids in Hoffman Estates”