Dental Blog

Are you searching for a dentist who can provide excellent care for everyone in your household? Look no further than the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook. Your care is our top priority, and we’ll prove it to you from the very moment you walk through our doors. Our friendly staff will greet you, your spouse, and your kids with a smile, and all of you will enjoy our warm, inviting environment. Why juggle a variety of dentists when the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook can fulfill everybody’s dental needs?  

Everyone receives expert clinical services for a wide range of oral care issues. We use time-tested techniques and employ the latest technology, combining the best of both worlds to provide the highest standard of care for patients of all ages. Whether you need a checkup, cleaning, filling, cosmetic smile makeover, replacement of a missing tooth or appointment for a dental emergency, we’re superbly equipped to handle it all.

Studies show that across the United States millions of people are living with partial or complete tooth loss. Fortunately, with today’s advances in the field of implant dentistry, it’s easier than ever to rebuild a beautiful and complete smile. At Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, we customize your treatment plan with implants to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing and functional outcomes of care. Our highly trained professional team tailors treatment to accommodate your individual needs and prioritizes your comfort at every visit.

If you’ve experienced tooth loss due to periodontal disease, traumatic injury, tooth decay or for any other reason, you may be a candidate for implants. A dental implant is a small surgical post, made of biocompatible materials, which integrates with the jawbone overtime to support a dental prosthesis.  By behaving in much the same way as the root of a natural tooth, a dental implant provides ongoing stimulation to the surrounding bone to prevent a loss of volume and preserve facial fullness. Once your dental implants are placed and fully integrated, we can restore them with dental crowns, fixed bridges or overdentures. At Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, we can even replace a full arch of upper or lower teeth with an implant-supported full arch dental bridge, which offers a permanent, stable alternative to traditional dentures. Not only do dental implants have an astonishing 98% rate of success, but also people living with dental implants typically report an improvement to their overall quality of life following treatment.

This muscular organ does more than help to churn up food. It’s also an important component in your complete oral health. Most people don’t associate tongues with medical maladies. 

That’s why at the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, our dental experts pay close attention to your tongue to ensure that it’s healthy. Of course, we also take immaculate care of your teeth and gums. Everyone on our team is a friendly, highly trained specialist who helps you and your family feel comfortable and relaxed, while providing the very best in oral healthcare.

You’ll know, and your dentist certainly will, when you have tooth decay.  It is a real problem that can lead to serious complications if not attended to.  That’s why, with early detection, at the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook our knowledgeable staff can offer you ways to prevent or stop tooth decay. We use state-of-the-art technology and ways to keep your teeth cavity-free right from the start, and to identify tooth decay early, when it is easiest to treat.

Cavities are small holes that form in the teeth produced by the bacteria found in plaque. This sticky film is where harmful bacteria that feed on sugar tend to reside. The acids produced by the bacteria wear away at the hard outer surface of your tooth. In order to prevent cavities from forming, plaque must be removed before it builds up to cause damage to the teeth. 

Think of it as the key to keeping everything flowing in your mouth and digestive system. Saliva may be something we have always taken for granted, but a decrease in its production can have significant consequences.

At the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, our holistic approach takes into consideration every aspect of your health. Our attentive, highly skilled staff delivers state-of-the-art care in a setting that provides our patients with maximum comfort.

Nearly 30 million people nationwide have diabetes, a disease affecting the body’s ability to process sugar. Some 8 million people don’t even know they are living with diabetes, which can lead to illnesses affecting your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and even your teeth.

At the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook our friendly, highly trained staff guides our patients in recognizing how diabetes affects their oral health and establishes a treatment plan to preserve their smile.

When you’re faced with a dental emergency, it’s important to act fast. As experienced providers of care, we are well-equipped to provide the prompt, compassionate treatment you require. At the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, we prioritize dental emergencies and provide skilled and reliable care to get you back on the road to excellent oral health. New patients are always welcome to our state-of-the-art facility, your resource for the highest quality of skilled and reliable care.

A dental emergency can be an uncomfortable and stressful event. As your trusted dentist, it is our goal to provide you with peace of mind and effective care without delay. We recommend you call us right away if you experience a toothache, a traumatic injury, or if you’ve broken your dental prosthesis. A toothache typically encompasses a range of unpleasant sensations, including sensitivity to hot and cold, pain when biting down or a dull ache that worsens over time. After diagnosing the cause of your discomfort with a thorough examination, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that alleviates your discomfort and restores your oral health. If your tooth has been fractured, knocked out or otherwise damaged in an accident, it’s important to seek care right away. Timely care at our office is the best way to reduce your risk of irreversible damage to your oral health as well as complications for your overall well-being.

Did you know that according to statistics, more than 90% of adults ages 20-64 have had a cavity in their lifetime? And, tooth decay doesn’t just affect grownups. Cavities also affect the youngest members of the population; with 78% of children having had a cavity by the time they’re 17 years of age. While these percentages are alarmingly high, tooth decay is an almost entirely preventable condition. With routine checkups and care, our dentist can help reduce your risk of dental disease. At Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, we utilize the most advanced technology and methods of care to help patients of all ages enjoy optimal oral health.

Tooth decay is caused by plaque, which is a sticky biofilm that gathers continuously on your teeth. The problem is that plaque harbors thousands of colonies of bacteria, some of which are responsible for cavities and gum disease. While brushing, flossing and limiting your intake of sugar, are important steps for preventing any buildup of plaque and protecting your teeth from cavities, it’s also important to see your dentist for routine care. Plaque can gather in the difficult to reach areas between the teeth and gums where it can only be reached with a professional teeth cleaning. As part of our comprehensive program of preventive care, we thoroughly remove any residual plaque and tartar, and offer guidance as to how you can improve your daily oral hygiene at home. As an added level of protection against tooth decay, we offer pediatric patients periodic fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.

Once you lose your baby teeth and your adult teeth come in, you might figure that’s that – they’re in for life. Not so! Studies show that by age 50, a large majority of adults will have lost one or more teeth due to disease or injury. With today’s dental technologies, there’s no need for anyone to suffer with troublesome or missing teeth. At the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, our skilled professionals use state-of-the-art techniques to restore the look, feel and function of your teeth.

Beyond appearances, missing teeth can have a negative effect on oral function, in addition to weakening the support of the natural contours of your face. Once placed, dental implants can be used to secure custom crowns, fixed bridges or implant-retained dentures, and can even be placed to support an entire set of upper or lower teeth. Dental implants can also be placed to restore missing teeth.

When most people think of choosing health plans, their primary focus is typically for medical matters. But dental insurance is just as important. It can help pay for most types of dental care and be a financial safety net if you need to undergo a more complex dental procedure.

At the office of Dental Smiles of Bolingbrook, we participate in many dental insurance plans so that you can begin care without any additional stress or delay. Our goal is to make your visit with us as easy and convenient as possible for you and your family. We offer a full range of dental services, and with that comes peace of mind knowing that your insurance company will cover the costs, either in-part or in-full.