5 Common foods & drinks that stain your teeth
University Associates in Dentistry’s Tips to Avoid Teeth-Staining No one enjoys stains on their teeth. Stains on your teeth are caused by acidic food that changes your tooth enamel to allow staining to set, strong color pigments in foods, and tannins that allow stains to stick easily. Below we will review some of the main […]
How to Rebuild Your Gut Health After Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a great way to eliminate certain infections, but they do have a downside. After taking antibiotics, many people experience stomach aches. What’s even worse is that just taking one round of antibiotics can destroy your gut flora, or healthy bacteria, for one to two years. Luckily there are plenty of foods you […]
When Did Flossing Become a Standard Practice?
When you see your dentist for preventive care, there is a good chance that he or she will spend part of your appointment talking to you about your flossing habits. Dentists recommend that people floss at least once per day in order to remove food and bacteria from the areas in between teeth that are […]
Here’s Why You Should Buy Tea Bags Before Having Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implant placement is often a multistep process, but some patients can receive their new teeth in just one appointment. Just like any other oral surgery, you can expect to spend a little time preparing for the procedure and getting ready for your recovery afterward. Your oral surgeon will give you detailed pre-operative and […]
Examining the Surprisingly Long History of Tooth Decay
There were no dentists thousands of years ago, but there wasn’t always a need for them. Human bodies have adapted and evolved over time to be able to eat comfortably, so tooth decay was not always a problem. Keep reading to take a look at the history of tooth decay. Pre-Tooth Decay It was […]
Common Reasons Your Dentist May Order a CT Scan
Today’s imaging techniques are better and more thorough than ever, and modern CT scans are proof. When your dentist uses a CT scan, they will get an in-depth look at your teeth, jaw, and gums, so it will be easier to create the best treatment plan for you. Best of all, the patient can […]
Learning About Christopher Columbus via Dental Studies
In 1494, more than 1,000 of Christopher Columbus’ crew members established a settlement on the coast of the present-day Dominican Republic. La Isabela was abandoned after just a few years, and much of the ruins were mistakenly bulldozed into the sea. However, skeletons of the crew members remained, and thanks to new technology, their […]
Comparing University Associates in Dentistry to ClearChoice and EON
Families in the Chicagoland area have plenty of choices when it comes to dental care. Some of them, including ClearChoice and EON Clinics, market themselves as being able to provide new teeth in one day. So why have so many area residents chosen University Associates in Dentistry for dental implants instead of ClearChoice and […]
A Look Back at the History of Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, dental implants can be one of the best ways to restore your smile. Although the idea of getting a completely natural-looking, fully functional tooth implanted in your mouth may seem futuristic, the history of implants actually dates back to the 1952s, when a Swedish physician named Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark […]
How the DEXIS CariVu Works
The DEXIS CariVu is an innovative tool that allows dentists to identify caries in a patient’s teeth and jawbone without using X-rays. This portable device uses infrared light instead of radiation, so it can be used as an alternative to X-rays for patients who do not want to be exposed to any level of radiation. […]