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If You Love Us, Let Us Know!

July 10th, 2024

Your feedback is very important to us at Lemont Family Dental. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Dr. Jennifer Splitt once or been a loyal patient throughout the years, we encourage you to share your thoughts about your experience with us! You can…
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The Science of Sugar

July 3rd, 2024

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie or a hero you’re having? A sub? Grinder? Po’boy? “Sugar,” though, is a single word which has taken on many meanings, from casual endearment to…
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth

June 26th, 2024

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth control pills, antidepressants, and cancer treatments is dry mouth. The technical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Xerostomia can lead to undesirable effects in the…
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Root Canal Recovery

June 20th, 2024

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure is actually the best way to both eliminate pain and save your tooth. If the pulp inside your tooth is infected or damaged, a root…
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