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How Computers Help Dental Implants Look Natural

February 14th, 2017

Never before have dental implants looked as natural and aesthetically pleasing as they do today. With the help of computer-aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team are able to create implants with impeccable fit and finish. Although these technologies have been in use since the 1980s, it's only recently…
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Diabetes and Dental Care

February 7th, 2017

When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or type…
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More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®

January 31st, 2017

These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our Lemont, IL office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it may be…
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Does the placement of implants hurt?

January 26th, 2017

If you're scheduled to get a dental implant, it's only natural to have questions about it. The pain involved is usually on the mind of most patients. Of course, some discomfort is possible, as with any major dental procedure. Having a well-defined plan ahead of time, which is carried out by Dr. Jennifer Splitt, reduces…
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