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”
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.
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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”
Sports drinks after and during physical exertion for athletes are meant to hydrate, fuel and replace nutrients lost during exercise. While these are great benefits, the unfortunate side is the exact same drinks are often causing damage to your teeth. Hoffman Estates dentist, Dr. Lars Johnson and the Forest Edge Dental team want to bring awareness to this matter. If you care about the longevity of your family’s and your own teeth, it’s time to understand the harsh truths of the beloved sports drinks.
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