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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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Have you had a check-up lately?

January 4th, 2012

Even if you brush and floss daily, it is still important to see us at Lemont Family Dental every 6 months, or as recommended. Why? • We can detect and treat tooth and gum problems that you may have never felt or noticed. • Even thorough daily oral care may not be enough to prevent…
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Make 2012 the year to improve your oral health

December 29th, 2011

Many folks consider the beginning of a new year a time to not only reflect on the year that was, but also to set personal goals for the upcoming year. How are you planning to improve your health and happiness in 2012? Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team recommend that you make a New Year’s…
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