Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Lemont, IL office immediately and let us advise you on the next steps to take. Fillings serve an important function in oral health by preserving the structural integrity of your tooth. With the materials…
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When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to tooth decay unless reversed by good oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings at our Lemont, IL office. Acids responsible for tooth decay come from the…
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At Lemont Family Dental, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of daily living. You spread bacteria when you brush or floss your teeth, when you chew, and when you swallow. For most people, bacteria don’t cause…
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At Lemont Family Dental, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can be especially tough on your teeth because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of tooth…
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