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How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.
Root canal treatment can be an effective life preserver for a heavily decayed tooth. The question a lot of people ask, though, is how long might the tooth survive Read more -
Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.
Even with picture perfect teeth, you may still be unhappy with your appearance. The problem: too much of your upper gums show when you smile. There’s no precise standard for Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jun. 11, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 01, 2018.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have Read more -
How Often Should I Visit My Dentist?
posted: May 25, 2018.
Have you ever wondered how often you really need to see the dentist? Dentists Dr. Alexander Quezada and Dr. David Lewis Jr. of Colonial Dental Group in Glenview, IL, explain Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Reduced with the Right Treatment Approach
posted: May 22, 2018.
Our nerves serve a vital purpose, alerting us to bodily discomfort, injury or disease — we couldn’t remain in good health for long without them. But when they malfunction Read more -
New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
posted: May 12, 2018.
With exciting innovations in cosmetic dentistry over the last few decades, we can now transform nearly any unattractive smile. One of the best and most cost-effective of these is Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: May 02, 2018.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more -
Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
posted: Apr. 22, 2018.
What do young saber tooth tigers, which have been extinct about 10,000 years, have in common with human kids today? At first glance, not a lot. Smilodon fatalis, the Read more -
Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Read more -
3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.
Want to give your kids the best start possible for a lifetime of good dental health? The most important thing you can do is train them in effective brushing Read more -
Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?
posted: Mar. 21, 2018.
Your Glenview dentists, Dr. Alexander Quezada and Dr. David Lewis Jr., urge you to be diligent and consistent with your oral hygiene habits. These ordinary practices protect your mouth against Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
posted: Feb. 26, 2018.
If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like Read more -
Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
posted: Feb. 18, 2018.
Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read more -
Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could Read more