The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people participated on that day. Ultimately, it became the largest organized…
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Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a medical emergency? While emergency room visits for dental related issues are on the rise across the United States , they’re not necessarily the best solution…
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What is Oral Cancer?April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Lemont, IL office for your regular check-up, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Lemont Family Dental can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs…
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Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in tree bark, plants, fruits, and vegetables. The human body also produces it in small amounts. It looks and tastes like sugar, so as part of a health regimen, most people require no willpower to use it.Xylitol is safe (approved by the World Health Organization) because only a…
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