Category: general dentistry

6 Dental Tips You Can Apply Right Now for Palos Park Professionals

(Only Takes Less than 5 Minutes!)

1. Create a Morning Routine System That Works With Your Schedule

We have patients who start as early as 5 am, and some at 8 am. Time doesn’t matter though.

What you need is a system that primes the act of brushing your teeth feel effortless.

Here’s what I mean:

Attach brushing your teeth to something you never forget.

1. • You could do it after you make coffee, while you’re in the shower, or while waiting for your skincare to absorb.
   • This is called habit stacking. You’re more likely to follow through on a task/action if it’s attached to an automatic routine you already do

Use a timer-based electric toothbrush or an electric toothbrush + water flosser

• • For those who want efficiency, this cuts your oral care time in half

Pack a second toothbrush, floss, and small mouthwash in your bag

1. • Accessibility eliminates 90% of the friction/resistance

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Dental Implants in Palos Park

Knowing whether dental implants are right for you can be summed up in three questions:

1. What are the risks and benefits of dental implants?
2. What do dental implants offer that dentures and bridges don’t?
3. How long do dental implants last and what is the success rate compared to other alternatives?

At Sheehan Dental Palos Heights, we want to cut through all the overwhelming noise and advice to help you make an informed decision as best as possible.

If you lose a tooth for example, getting dental implants may help but it’s not necessarily the only option.

We’ve heard stories from many of our patients living in Oak Lawn, Hickory Hills, and Orland Park about their experiences.

So if you’re considering dental implants in or near the southwest suburbs of Chicago, here’s everything you should know before making your decision.

Key Takeaways on the Pros and Cons of Dental Implants

• Dental implants provide a permanent, natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth.

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Choosing the right dental filling comes down to six factors:

• Budget
• Lifestyle
• Cavity size
• Cavity location
• Strength or appearance
• Sensitivity and/or allergies

 

Choosing a dental filling mainly for appearance over strength for example, might backfire.

Sure, an invisible filling might be great at first, but if you have to redo a filling every 6 months, now the cost becomes an issue.

Worse, if your back teeth need filling and you go with a softer resin material, chewing becomes a problem.

So here’s a quick guide on how to properly choose the right dental filling, along with the several types you should talk to your local dentist about.

Types of Dental Fillings

1. Composite Resin Fillings

What it is:

Composite resin fillings are a tooth-colored mixture made of plastic and fine glass particles. It bonds directly to your tooth and is sculpted to match your natural shape.

Strengths:

• Aesthetically pleasing – blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.

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Dental Emergencies Near Palos Park

 

Bleeding gums? Knocked out tooth? Dental abscess?

First, contact your dentist immediately to inform him/her of the situation. If your local dentist lives far from you, searching for “24-hour emergency dentist Palos Park” or “same-day dentist appointment Palos Park” should help.

Next, you need to take care of a couple of things first to save time and prevent complications.

Time is of the essence, so we’ll discuss the 4 most common dental emergencies and the steps you should take in a dental emergency.

Common Dental Emergencies in Palos Park & Immediate Actions to Take

Every dental emergency varies, and depending on the nature and severity, you have to take immediate but appropriate steps to alleviate the situation.

If any of these describe your situation, follow the steps below accordingly.

• Dental abscess
• Knocked out tooth
• Chipped or broken tooth
• Severe toothache and swollen gums

Knocked-Out Tooth: 

1. Handle with care: Pick up the tooth by the crown (the chewing surface).

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