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Periodontal Health during Pregnancy

August 12th, 2020

Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still come as a surprise to learn that pregnancy hormones can affect your oral health as well. What should you look out for? Gingivitis Beginning in…
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Dangers of Thumb Sucking

August 5th, 2020

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road if the habit isn’t broken early on. It’s normal for infants to explore the function of their mouths by putting objects like their thumbs…
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Love your new smile? Tell us about it!

July 29th, 2020

At Lemont Family Dental, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team for a week or for your entire life, we would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! In fact, we encourage you to leave a few words for us below or on…
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Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid

July 22nd, 2020

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty eater doesn’t feel like finishing her food. Perhaps she finds it hard to go to sleep when she’s usually nodded off before you finish the…
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