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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?

November 30th, 2022

Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This question also delves into the mind-body connection—the psychological having an effect on the physical and vice versa. Studies were performed as far back as the…
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Oral Health during Pregnancy

November 30th, 2022

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with a lot of responsibilities. Everything you do to your own body can affect your baby’s health, so you eat right and try to avoid anything…
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Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?

November 23rd, 2022

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the adult teeth that will last your child a lifetime. So you might be surprised if Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team recommend a crown for…
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities

November 23rd, 2022

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Lemont, IL office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing cavities there are a number of different ways to keep your mouth healthy that you might also find surprising. 1. Reduce your consumption of carbs…
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