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What's the deal with mouthwash?

February 1st, 2012

While mouthwash is not an alternative to regular brushing and flossing, it can help keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. There are several different types of mouthwashes available, and all of them will help do different things for your smile. The most common types of mouthwashes are: • Fluoride – fluoride is the…
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What are patients saying about Lemont Family Dental?

January 23rd, 2012

Dr. Jennifer Splitt and team, serving Lemont, IL and the surrounding areas, deliver the highest quality dental care in a personalized environment. We make dental treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say: "The entire team was great. The receptionist is the best, as she started things off on such a…
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The trouble with bottled water

January 17th, 2012

Our team at Lemont Family Dental know that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the traditional tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! For more than 60 years, water fluoridation has proved to be a safe and cost-effective…
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What, exactly, is a root canal?

January 11th, 2012

At Lemont Family Dental we know one thing no patient likes hearing when visiting our office is “root canal.” But what, exactly, is a root canal, and when might you need one? A root canal is a treatment Dr. Jennifer Splitt uses to repair and save a tooth that is infected or badly decayed to…
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