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Statistics show that each year more than 3.5 million children, 14 years of age and younger suffer injuries while playing sports or participating in recreational activities, and many of these injuries involve the teeth, mouth and face. Using any mouthguard for protection is step in the right direction.
However, “off the shelf” mouthguards may be uncomfortable making it harder to breath easily and therefore being discarded or used less frequently. The dentist can custom build a mouthguard, fitted to your teeth and gums, providing maximum comfort and extra protection. Call us to learn more about a custom-made sports mouthguard for your child.
Congratulations Dr. Dhake!
Dr. Dhake was nominated as a finalist for the Erie Family Health Center Golden Toothbrush Award. She was selected from several applicants in recognition for her work in improving awareness of oral health in the Chicagoland area. To learn more, click here.
Complete Care Dental's Family Continues to Grow!
During your next visit, you may encounter a couple new friendly faces. Please join us in welcoming Leticia Haro and Diana Gonzalez. Along with Edra, Patricia, Angelica, Irma, Krystyna, Dr. Dhake and Dr. Daisy, Leticia and Diana are here to make sure your visit is comfortable and enjoyable.
Along with new faces, we are expanding our hours! We will be open on Fridays from 8am to 4pm now. Not only are we constantly trying to improve our service, but we want to make sure we can accomodate your busy schedule as best as we can.
As always, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can make your visit more enjoyable. We are constantly seeking ways to improve your experience at our office and welcome any feedback.
Spring Break!
Spring break is here! Does your child, niece, nephew, grandchild have their appointments set for their check up and cleaning? Please make sure to call us today to set up an appointment to keep their smiles healthy.
Prom, graduations, weddings are just around the corner!
Are you trying to think of good gift that keeps on giving? Give the gift of brighter smile. As us about specials on whitening as low as $89. Stay tuned also for a new program for a lifetime of teeth whitening.
Bad Breath and How to Beat It
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for the big day? Flowers and presents are great, but also don't let bad breath keep you from kissing your Valentine.
Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due to an oral condition, develop a treatment plan to help eliminate it.
What you eat affects the air you exhale. Certain foods, such as garlic and onions, contribute to objectionable breath odor. Once the food is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is transferred to the lungs, where it is expelled. Brushing, flossing and mouthwash will only mask the odor temporarily. Odors continue until the body eliminates the food. Dieters may develop unpleasant breath from infrequent eating.
If you don't brush and floss daily, particles of food remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria, which can cause bad breath. Food that collects between the teeth, on the tongue and around the gums can rot, leaving an unpleasant odor.
Bad breath can also be caused by dry mouth (xerostomia), which occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessary to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may cause odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various medications, salivary gland problems or continuously breathing through the mouth. If you suffer from dry mouth, your dentist may prescribe anartificial saliva, or suggest using sugarless candy and increasing your fluid intake.
Tobacco products cause bad breath. If you use tobacco, ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.
Bad breath may be the sign of a medical disorder, such as a local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment. If your dentist determines that your mouth is healthy, you may be referred to your family doctor or a specialist to determine the cause of bad breath.
Maintaining good oral health is essential to reducing bad breath. Schedule regular dental visits for a professional cleaning and checkup. If you think you have constant bad breath, keep a log of the foods you eat and make a list of medications you take. Some medications may play a role in creating mouth odors. Let your dentist know if you've had any surgery or illness since your last appointment.
Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Brush your tongue, too. Once a day, use floss or an interdental cleaner to clean between teeth.
Mouthwashes are generally cosmetic and do not have a long-lasting effect on bad breath. If you must constantly use a breath freshener to hide unpleasant mouth odor, see your dentist. If you need extra help in controlling plaque, your dentist may recommend using a special antimicrobial mouth rinse. A fluoride mouth rinse, used along with brushing and flossing, can help prevent tooth decay.
Oral Health and Overall Health
Happy New Year! We hope your holiday season was filled with peace, joy and lot's of laughs. With 2010 here, it's time to remind ourselves of our New Year's resolutions. Most of us promise ourselves to stay healthy, and as part of staying healthy is keeping up with your oral health.
Beyond the normal concerns of cavities and straight teeth, your oral health can have a negative or positive impact on many aspects of your overall physical health. In fact, some of the first signs of a disease can appear in your mouth.
The bacteria that are constantly invading and habituating your mouth can be kept under control when proper brushing and flossing are taking place. But when they are not kept under control, bacteria can infiltrate your body through the blood stream causing or exasperating other conditions in your body.
Such conditions as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, respiratory conditions and even AIDS can be affected by poor oral health. Poor dental health can also affect sleeping patterns, development in children, and potentially cause premature births. Were you aware brushing your teeth could be so vital to you outside of your teeth and gums?
If you weren’t already convinced that maintaining your oral health was important, hopefully understanding better the relationship between oral and overall health will help out. Ask us what symptoms you should be aware of and what important dental care steps you can take to protect you and your families’ overall health.
A Confident Smile Will Change Someone’s Day
Give them a smile: a happy, friendly, and genuine smile. Go ahead, flash it; its contagious, it’s infectious, It’s the universal expression of happiness. A simple smile can change someone’s day.
Some people are a little nervous about smiling. They don't think their smile looks good, or they think that smiling makes them look unprofessional or vulnerable. No matter how professional, intelligent, or “together” you think a serious face makes you appear, people almost always respond better to a smile.
We all know of someone we consider to have an "infectious" smile. Infectious smiles always start with confidence. If you're not 100% confident in your smile, we’re here to help.
While our first concern is keeping your teeth and mouth as healthy as possible, we have the tools and the training to make sure you have a smile that gives you confidence and a smile that you’re excited to share with others.
We’re more than happy discuss with you the many options available to help you achieve a smile worth sharing and a smile that will change someone’s day –including your own.
Complete Care Dental's Family is Growing!
We are very excited and proud to have Dr. Daisy Varughese join our practice as our newest dentist. She will be here on Monday mornings, Wednesdays and occasional Saturdays. Her enthusiasm and understanding of patient's priorities is a great fit for our practice. We look forward to having her provide the compassionate care that our patients deserve.
Dr. Dhake will continue providing care on Monday afternoons, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and occasional Saturdays.
Angelica Alfaro has also recently joined our practice as our newest dental assistant. She loves learning as much as she can about dentistry and meeting new people.
We are thrilled to have them as part of our team. Please stop by or make an appointment to meet our two newest members!
Have you maximized your dental insurance benefits?
It is officially fall and there are less than 90 days until the end of the year. As a reminder if you have dental treatment you have put on hold, now may be a good time to schedule an appointment to maximize your insurance benefits and use any remaining flex account dollars you may have. Our fall and holiday schedule tends to book up pretty quickly, so call us today to make your appointment.
Less than a month until school starts!
We are more than half way through the summer!
Are you ready for the new school year? Make sure you and your family start the new school year with a healthy smile. Call us to make an appointment today!
Opalescence® Treswhite™ Supreme Sometimes, even if we give great care and attention to dental hygiene, our teeth just aren’t as white as we would like. While regular dental check ups and brushing can minimize discoloration, certain layers of our teeth naturally become yellow over time. But most of us feel our most comfortable with a whiter smile. Currently, we have an introductory offer for Treswhite for $89! Come on by or give us a call today to learn more about how to make your smile brighter!
To help in accomplishing the brighter smile, Ultradent recently released a new whitening product that can be used at home. The Opalescence® Treswhite™ Supreme. It really is as simple as wearing a small transparent tray for 30-60 minutes a day for 5 days. But the gel on the inside of the tray can make your mouth a whiter place. It is available in 3 flavors, none of which is named “disgusting dental stuff”, but are peach, melon and mint. The gel even helps protect your teeth in rebuilding enamel and preventing cavities.
As with all dental procedures, there are certain limitations, depending on your case. It should not be used if you are wearing braces and cannot take the place of good old fashioned dental hygenie. But if the look of a whiter smile is what you want, Opalescence® Treswhite™ Supreme is up to the task.
Summer is Around the Corner!
Summer Vacation is Here!
School is out and it's time to bring your child to see us! Don't forget to set up your and your child's appointment for their routine check up and cleaning. Also, make sure to get school examination forms taken care of before it's too late! Call us today. Our scheduled fills up fast during the summer!
Picnic Time!
Summer also means picnics, baseball games, popsicles, lemonade, and ice cream. Make sure you are taking the right measures to take care of your and your family's teeth while enjoying those summer snacks and cold beverages!
Acids found in food and liquids can have a harmful affect on your teeth. Each tooth has a hard protective layer called the enamel. When acids come in contact with the enamel, the acids can make it soft. When this happens repeatedly, your enamel can wear away and can never be restored naturally.
The chance of getting cavities increases for those whose teeth are regularly exposed to food with high acid contents. It is impossible to make a complete list, as acidic foods are found everywhere, but following are some of the more common acidic food and beverages: Beer, Beef, Soft drinks, Coffee, Fish, Lamb, Pasta, White Flour, Table Salt, Pork and White Bread. Even grazing on fruits and vegetables slowly throughout the day can expose your teeth to acid damage.
Bacteria in your mouth, which feeds on sugars, can also create acid. The best way to avoid acid damage is to avoid snacking continuously throughout the day. Rinsing and flossing, and chewing sugar free gum after eating during the day can be helpful. Brushing right after eating acidic foods though, can actually damage the teeth, because the enamel is soft from the acid. Nuts and dairy are also good acid balancing foods.
Whitening Specials!
Do you have a wedding, shower, or graduation party coming up? Treat yourself or someone you love with a whiter smile! Ask us how we can get you a whiter smile for $89!
Smile into Spring!
If you have a child that needs a school exam, please call us today to set up your appointment!
Illinois state law requires children entering Kindergarden, Second (2nd) and Sixth (6th) grades to have proof of a dental exam prior to the going back to school. Many schools already sent the forms home to be completed. Call us today to set up an appointment for their dental exam and form completion.
Prom, Graduation and Summer Weddings are right around the corner!
Have a whiter and brighter smile for those memorable pictures! Do you know someone who is going to prom or graduating soon? Are you standing up in a wedding or getting married? Treat them and yourself to a whiter smile for as low as $89! Call us today and ask us about our whitening options.
Regular Exams Are Important
Because we are committed to preventing dental problems before they happen, we recommend that all of our patients see us at least every six months for a routine cleaning and examination. Dental problems usually start out small but can quickly worsen to become much more serious. These problems are much easier to treat—or better yet avoid—if they are caught early.