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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