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    Oral Cancer: Facts and Stats

    Do you know the facts about oral cancer and its symptoms? It’s important to detect oral cancer early, which is why we, at Enamel Dental, screen for it during routine dental exams. This type of cancer is part of a group of cancers relating to the head and neck called “oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.” These include cancers of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, sinus…Read More

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    Oral Cancer: Are You At Risk?

    When you visit the dentist’s office for a checkup, they are not only looking for cavities and cleaning your teeth. They are also checking for oral cancer. Oral cancer is part of a group of cancers relating to the head and neck called “oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.” They include cancers of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, and throat. During a dental exam, the d…Read More

  3. Enamel Dental to Provide Free Oral Cancer Screenings

    Enamel Dental to Provide Free Oral Cancer Screenings

    In recognition of National Oral Cancer Awareness month in April, Enamel Dental Studio will be providing complimentary oral cancer screenings at its West Loop location for the entire month. Those who participate will receive a free screening and consultation with Enamel dentist, David Choi, DDS. According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, the death rate associated with this cancer is high, not because…Read More

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    Best and Worst Easter Treats for Your Teeth

    Did the Easter Bunny bring you an abundance of candy? If so, you’re not alone. Easter is the second biggest candy holiday, right there next to Halloween. This year, Americans were predicted to spend $2.6 billion on Easter candy, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Easter survey. So what to do now with all that candy? If you are worried about your teeth, keep in mind that you d…Read More

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    Dental Drills: Air or Electric?

    Your dentist tells you that you have a cavity and need a filling. What is the first thing that comes to your mind? We would venture to guess that the answer is the drill! That “whir, whir, whir” sound of the dentist’s drill is a fixture in many patients’ memories. And research shows that just hearing that sound induces anxiety for some people. So if dentists have a way to minimize that noi…Read More

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    The Mighty Laser That Kills Bacteria

    Here at Enamel Dental, we believe in offering the best dental care possible. One of the ways we do that is by using state-of-the-art technology. We would like to introduce to you some of the cutting-edge equipment we are proud to have in our office. The newest addition to our practice is a soft-tissue laser called Epic X from Biolase. We use this laser both to treat gum disease and reduce the risk…Read More

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    Ambiance, Focused Care Are Keys to Good Patient Experience

    If you have been to the dentist in the 70s, 80s or 90s, you might not remember much about what the office looked like. That’s because it probably wasn’t very memorable. Years ago, the surroundings at a typical dentist’s office gave off a clinical vibe. The walls might have been painted a shade of beige or covered with wallpaper. You would commonly see drab carpet and furniture in the waiting…Read More

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    Invisalign vs. Braces: What’s the Difference?

    When Invisalign appeared on the dental scene in the late 1990s, it forever changed the way people straighten their teeth. This innovation offered a way to avoid a mouth full of metal and painful wires and still achieve similar results to braces. Now, 20 years later, more than 2 million people around the world have used Invisalign, according to the manufacturer, Align Technology Inc. This method fo…Read More

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    Dental Implants: Elderly vs GenX

    People used to think that losing your teeth was just a part of life. The mindset was that when you get to be a certain age, tooth loss is pretty much inevitable. But nowadays, we realize that this thinking is misguided. After all, we are meant to continue to eat for the rest of our lives. People in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are not content to simply accept tooth loss as their eventual fate. This is …Read More

  10. Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    National Nutrition Month Reminds Us Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    March is National Nutrition Month. In 1973, the first National Nutrition Week campaign was launched with a presidential proclamation, along with advertising and news releases featuring the theme “Invest in Yourself – Buy Nutrition.” National Nutrition Week was embraced thereafter by the American Dietetic Association to educate the public about nutrition. Today we know a lot more about the im…Read More