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• posted: Aug. 24, 2021

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2021

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2021

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2021

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2021

Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2021

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2021

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2021

For many of our patients at Children's & Adolescent Dentistry, LTD, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2021

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2021

Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2021

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2015

There are some pretty fun Apps available to help motivate children to Brush their teeth.  Most of us do not brush nearly long enough to do an adequate job.  A Read More

• posted: May 13, 2015

Welcome to the Blog of Children's & Adolescent Dentistry, LTD Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Niles, IL area, we’re excited you are here. With Read More