invisalign or braces
By Dr. Lars Johnson / InvisalignOrthodontics / / 0 Comments

Today we wanted to take a closer look at the Invisalign clear braces system with Hoffman Estates dentist, Dr. Lars Johnson. We know crooked teeth can have a negative impact on a person’s self-esteem and how they feel about their looks. In the past there weren’t any options outside of traditional orthodontic braces. Wearing traditional braces in your adult life can add even more stress and have a worse impact on one’s self esteem.

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Causes of Bad Breath
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Bad Breath / / 0 Comments

If you’re living in the Hoffman Estates, IL area and wondering if a dentist or doctor might be the right person to talk to about your bad breath, then consider reading this article. There are definitely things you can do personally about your bad breath, but oral hygiene is the most important factor in curing halitosis. And if you’re unsure exactly what halitosis is, it’s just another term used to describe chronic bad breath.

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oral-cancer-screenings
By Dr. Lars Johnson / Oral Health / / 0 Comments

When visiting Dr. Lars Johnson and Dr. Marcos Montoya for your 6 month dental check up, you are receiving more than “just” a teeth cleaning. They are also performing necessary oral cancer screenings in Hoffman Estates, IL each time, which is vital for early detection. It is estimated that approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with Oral Cancer this year (according to oralcancer.org). Oral cancer or “mouth cancer” can affect the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate and gums. The Oral Cancer Foundation lists dental oral cancer screenings as the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer.

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