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Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology

August 4th, 2021

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why Dr. Jennifer Splitt and our team have put together a cheat sheet to help you through them. It’s common for patients to get lost in the morass of the terms and phrases…
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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments

July 28th, 2021

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Lemont Family Dental have handpicked the three must-have procedures that we believe can benefit nearly every patient. Periodontal Exam: This should happen at least once a year and is quick and painless. Dr.…
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Building Blocks for a Healthy Grown-Up Smile

July 21st, 2021

Even before a baby is born, those tiny baby teeth are already forming. Expectant mothers can help ensure that their children’s baby teeth will be strong and healthy by getting the recommended amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in their prenatal diets. But a mother can’t “eat for two” to make sure her child’s adult…
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”

July 14th, 2021

Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of a smile! But once you try to expand that job description, you are asking for trouble. Using your teeth for tasks they were not designed…
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