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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
- posted: Apr. 29, 2025
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read More
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
- posted: Apr. 22, 2025
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Carol Stream, Illinois office for checkups and necessary dental Read More
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
- posted: Apr. 15, 2025
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read More
Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
- posted: Apr. 08, 2025
Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read More
Snowball Effect
- posted: Apr. 01, 2025
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read More
Are baby teeth really that important?
- posted: Mar. 25, 2025
Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read More
Why are my gums shrinking?
- posted: Mar. 18, 2025
If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 11, 2025
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Gum Disease Prevention
- posted: Mar. 04, 2025
What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read More
Dental Veneers
- posted: Feb. 25, 2025
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Feb. 18, 2025
When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 11, 2025
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
Floss? Sticks? Picks? Which Should You Choose?
- posted: Feb. 04, 2025
You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read More
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
- posted: Jan. 28, 2025
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Kim Battisto, DDS ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read More
Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
- posted: Jan. 21, 2025
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read More
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
- posted: Jan. 14, 2025
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read More