At Lemont Family Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Jennifer Splitt would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Lemont, IL area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the…
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Today, Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team at Lemont Family Dental thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high risk. Osteoporosis entails less density in bones, so they become easier to fracture. Research suggests a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in…
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There are different situations for which Dr. Jennifer Splitt may recommend a crown, and Dr. Jennifer Splitt will recommend different types of crowns depending on your unique situation. Dental crowns are made from various materials, including all-metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-ceramic or porcelain, or resin. The material the crown is made of will dictate the length of…
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Lemont Family Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keeping…
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