As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier for your teeth and gums.HydrateIt might be hot and humid where you’re living, so be sure to keep hydrated in the backyard or along the…
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When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Lemont Family Dental. Common reasons for procrastination are not having the time or fear of pain. Avoiding Dr. Jennifer Splitt is not a good idea, though. Putting off dental care can turn small problems into…
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You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the steps you take to care for it will determine whether you get to keep your natural tooth or not. Millions of people suffer from broken…
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When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to tooth decay unless reversed by good oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings at our Lemont, IL office. Acids responsible for tooth decay come from the…
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