Dr. Jennifer Splitt, your Lemont, IL dentist, recognizes that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented. We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth…
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Vending machines are a quick way to satisfy hunger. You put in $1.50 and you get back a candy bar, bag of chips or even a soda…but that’s not all! Dr. Jennifer wants to remind you that vending machines not only dispense sweet treats and caffeine bursts, but they also dispense cavities! Every time you…
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Dr. Jennifer wants to know: Is dairy a major part of your diet? If not, it should be! A study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) found that regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, can actually lower your chances of contracting periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). Results…
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With summer in full swing, some of us at Lemont Family Dental wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus,…
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