If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep. Some people aren’t even aware they are grinding or clenching their teeth at night, until a visit to us…
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After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team at Lemont Family Dental will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes to dental…
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Our team at Lemont Family Dental will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Known as “toothbrush abrasion,” over brushing can lead to sensitive teeth and receding gums, not to mention the wearing down of the protective layers of your tooth…
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Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them unable to brush or floss their teeth as effectively as…
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