Tooth Extractions and Dry Socket

Sometimes having tooth extractions is unavoidable, and for most isn’t a complicated procedure. However, for five percent of patients who have tooth extractions, dry socket is a real problem. According to Glen Dental Center in Glenview, dry socket occurs when the space left by the pulled tooth dries out exposing the bone. The excruciating condition occurs […]

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Dental Care Tips For Everyone

Dental Care Tips are an important part of oral hygiene, and if you are unsure about proper oral health habits, the Glen Dental Center has some basic dental tips that you may find useful, especially if you have kids and teens that are spending too much time in the dental chair. You may find it […]

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What Causes Dry Mouth?

Dry Mouth is a condition that affects people all over the world, but what is the cause and what can be done to prevent it? According to WebMD, there are several reasons you may be suffering from Dry Mouth. Medications Your dentist explains that a number of things including prescription and over the counter medications causes […]

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Show off Your New Smile

Your smile says quite a bit about you, but if yours is something you would rather not show off, call or click and schedule an appointment with the Glen Dental Center in Glenview. The Glen Dental Center has the expertise and the experience to help you decide what restorative or cosmetic dental procedures would be […]

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In The Event of a Dental Emergency

A dental emergency can happen at any time, and now that summer is here, broken or chipped teeth, a knocked out tooth or any other dental emergency is more apt to happen. Other dental emergencies that may occur include lost fillings and problems with orthodontic appliances. If you or someone in your family has a […]

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Good Oral Health Habits to Keep

A beautiful healthy smile is usually at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to looking and feeling great, but unfortunately, not everyone has a reason to smile. However, there are some steps that you can take to improve your toothy grin. Brush and floss Brushing twice and flossing once each day really is […]

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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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Protect your Family with a Custom Made Mouthguard

Now that Mother Nature has decided to do her part and warm things up, everyone will be spending more time outdoors, making it the perfect time to schedule an appointment with the Glen Dental Center in Illinois in Glenview for a custom-made mouthguard. April is National Face Protection Month with five dental organizations in the […]

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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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Step into the Glen Dental Spa and Relax

If you are one of those people who would rather spend the night in a graveyard than see your dentist, schedule an appointment with Glen Dental. The Glen Dental Center in Glenview understands how something as routine as a dental cleaning can turn the bravest of souls into frightened children. However, thanks to the Glen […]

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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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