We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
the doctor, as well as our team at Duane Wolff, D.D.S., would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries. It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to Read more -
Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries. It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to Read more -
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
posted: Sep. 25, 2021.
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral Read more -
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
posted: Sep. 25, 2021.
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral Read more -
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and,
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Mokena, Illinois office.
How
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are
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See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read more -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read more -
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Aug. 26, 2021.
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to Read more