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What is a crown?

December 19th, 2013

Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team at Lemont Family Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Also known as caps, these restorations surround the entire portion of the tooth that is above the gum line. Crowns are custom fabricated to…
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What are dental crowns?

December 11th, 2013

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several different types of crowns available at Lemont Family Dental. They vary in their material, appearance, and functionality. A PFM, or porcelain fused to high-noble…
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We proudly offer Invisalign Teen®!

December 4th, 2013

Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team are excited to offer Invisalign Teen, a clear alternative to braces that’s just for teens! With Invisalign Teen, we are able to straighten your teen’s teeth without the hassle, discomfort, and embarrassment of traditional braces. Invisalign Teen’s clear aligners are virtually invisible. What's more, they are removable, which means…
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Thanksgiving

November 27th, 2013

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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