Chronic Bad Breath is Scary

If friends, family and even complete strangers are running the other way when you talk, it could have something to do with your breath. Unfortunately, you cannot smell your own breath, but if you could, you would either buy stock in a mouth rise company or schedule an appointment with your dentist. According to Colgate […]

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You’ll Age Quicker if you Don’t Brush

If your smile isn’t what it used to be, you may want to consider a heart to heart with your dentist. You may have had the smile that others dreamt about having, but time can sometimes change things. If you had an accident, practiced poor oral hygiene, took certain medications, had diabetes, heart disease, liver […]

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Reinvent Yourself with Cosmetic Dentistry

If you are reinventing yourself this spring, call and schedule an appointment with the Glen Dental Center in Glenview, Illinois and have a chat to Dr. Jeffrey Gilmor who can help you determine what cosmetic dentistry procedures would be best for your particular needs. The Glen Dental Center in Glenview understands how your teeth and […]

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The Trouble with Old Silver Amalgam Fillings

Although the jury is still out on the dangers of silver amalgam fillings, the FDA and the American Dental Association has deemed silver amalgam fillings safe, some people still believe that silver amalgam fillings should be removed. Glen Dental explains that silver amalgam fillings used to be the only option when it came to filling […]

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Straighter Teeth with Invisalign Even for Adults

These days you do not have to resort to uncomfortable and embarrassing wires and brackets. Standard braces have changed over the years, but as an adult, you may not want to wear a mouth appliance for two or three years. Thankfully thanks to the Invisalign teeth straightening system, you can have straighter teeth in as […]

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An Affordable Way to a New Smile

If your smile is non-existent because of your teeth, there is something that can be done, and best of all, it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Your smile is the first thing people notice when you walk into a room and if yours is less than appealing, it will not leave a very […]

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Those Silver Fillings Could Be Hiding Something

Those old silver amalgam fillings that you have been bragging about could be causing problems. Even if everything looks okay on the surface, your mouth could be a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off. Although silver amalgam fillings last longer than other types of fillings such as porcelain and resin they will not […]

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Five Things you May Not Know about Christmas

The holidays really are the most joyous time of the year, however, according to Glen Dental Center in Glenview, Illinois, there are most probably some things that you don’t know about Christmas. You may be surprised to learn that Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer didn’t begin his career with a song or a TV series. […]

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Dental Implants As Strong as Your Natural Teeth

When you lose a tooth, it can affect you socially and psychologically, especially if your missing tooth affects your toothy grin. However, it is not just those unsightly gaps that cause problems. A lost tooth can also affect health, function, and facial aesthetics.

According to the Glen Dental Center, the bones that surround your teeth need stimulation in order to maintain density and form. The sac-like bone, called the alveolar, supports, surrounds your teeth, and gets its stimulation from your teeth themselves.

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