We all know how damaging foods high in sugar can be to our enamel, but what about candy and your teeth? What kinds of candy are healthier? What kinds of candy are more harmful? How can you indulge in your sweet tooth and avoid feeling guilty about what you choose?...
Will Cavities heal? How are Cavities treated? These questions can keep you up at night if you’re facing a toothache, and you don’t know what to do. Read on to find out what to do if you think you have a cavity! Once a Cavity Forms- It Doesn’t Go Away A cavity is a...
Caring for your braces may require caution and extra mindfulness, but with a little bit of effort, you can prevent breakage or damage to your braces. Here are 5 ways you can care for your braces. See a Professional Regularly While your orthodontist will ensure that...
One of the most important things we can do right now during the current COVID-19 Pandemic to stay safe and to keep others safe is to stay home. One way we can do this, and care for our dental health in a pandemic, is by diligent brushing and flossing. This may seem...
With the changes that come with COVID-19, it’s easy to get out of your day to day routine. During this time, people should take care of their mental health, physical health, boost their immune system, and practice habits that promote good dental hygiene. Here are a...
One of the amazing advances of dentistry, dental implants allow patients to have a natural look and feel, and can provide long term benefits for oral health. But not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants, so what could be an indicator that a patient may be...
In today’s world we use our phones for everything from talking to family and friends, to managing schedules, we even buy and sell on them! So why not use them to better manage our health? Here are 5 helpful Dental Hygiene Apps that can help you and your family...
When we think of super powers, we often think of things like flying, super strength, and invisibility. And yet we have one amazing power already built into our mouths, meant to help maintain our oral health. Saliva. Like a super hero with a mild mannered alter ego, it...
Dry Mouth can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and can impact your oral health negatively. If you’d like to avoid plaque build up, and the possibility of a higher risk for cavities, try these 5 ways to combat dry mouth. Drink More Water Sometimes simple is best....
Streamwood Family Dentistry is dedicated to your health and well-being. During these trying times of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking all steps to ensure your safety.
We ask for your understanding that we will be screening every person that walks into our clinic which includes a brief questionnaire along with taking your temperature.
Please consider postponing your appointment if you have any of the following symptoms: • Fever • Currently have a cough or shortness of breath • History of significant chronic illness • Compromised immune system • You or a family member are considered high-risk • You or a family member have traveled to a location with a level 3 travel notice (Washington, California, New York) • Airline travel in the past 2 weeks • Previously asked to self-quarantine • Close contact to an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 infection
Our office is continually ensuring the disinfection of our office: We are cleaning 4x a day, we continually clean each room, instrument, and surface before and after each patient. Every staff member is monitored and temperatures taken twice a day.
