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Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Have you experienced the loss of one or more teeth due to injury, gum disease or a failed root canal? Are you disappointed with the current look of your smile because of missing teeth? If you answered yes to these two questions and possess good general and oral...
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Back to School Dental Check-ups
Can’t believe it’s middle of July already…..time sure does fly when you’re having fun in the summer sun. As we get into the tail end of summer and go into August, it will be time to prepare to send your kids back to school! Don’t forget to add a dental...
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What to do when a Filling falls out?
No one looks forward to this, but a filling falling out can just be a freak incident. Maybe it became loose and popped out while you were eating or brushing your teeth, or you were hit in the mouth by a baseball. Whatever it may have been, leaving that gap in your...
read moreGetting to the Bottom of Bad Breath – What is Halitosis?
Have you ever felt the sudden awkwardness when you’re having a conversation with someone at a party or a business meeting? You can’t tell if they notice or not, but you know it’s bad breath. Also known as halitosis, is a common condition affecting about one in four...
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Did You Know? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
Many people may not know that April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month; after all when people hear about cancer awareness it usually refers to breast or lung cancer, however, most people are not aware of the dangers of oral cancers and how deadly this disease can...
read moreNo, It is not normal to have Bleeding Gums….
What is Gum Disease and How do we prevent it? There are two types of gum disease – Gingivitis (Reversible early stage) and it’s advanced cousin, Periodontitis (Non-reversible advanced gum disease). Both Gingivitis and Periodontitis are usually silent offenders....
read moreTooth Extraction – Need to Have a Tooth Removed? Why Your Dentist Might Suggest Socket Preservation
At Streamwood Family Dentistry, your dentists Dr. Lucy Shah & Dr. Kalpit Shah take great pride in education and prevention of dental diseases so our patients don’t have to undergo invasive and costly dental procedures. However, when we experience the loss of a...
read moreWhat’s the deal with Vaping? Is it bad for your Teeth?
At Streamwood Family Dentistry, our mission is to provide the best quality dental care in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere while educating our community to improve dental health and overall well being of everyone in Streamwood, IL and surrounding areas. Everyone...
read moreStabbing pain when you Eat?
Have you started to favor one side of your mouth when eating? Have you been avoiding just about anything with a little crunch? If you’re noticing discomfort of a sharp stabbing pain that appears out of nowhere when eating, you might just have cavity that’s...
read moreFree Dental Check-up & Cleaning
February is National Children’s Dental Health month and this month-long national health observance encourages dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and...
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