Dental Blog

Like a majority of Americans waking up early and setting off to work every morning, we enjoy a good cup of coffee to help wake us up. That shot of caffeine helps us get moving at the beginning of our…

To keep a healthy smile, one must focus on the gums just as much as their teeth. Without proper care, gums can harbor many harmful types of bacteria that can result in gum disease. We already listed the best ways…

Consider this: most people wear a new outfit every single day. We put on a clean shirt and a clean pair of pants to look presentable and respectable. If we were to spill coffee or some pasta sauce on our…

We’ve been raised to believe that the only foods bad for your teeth are the ones that contain sugar: candy, chocolate, ice cream, etc. However, there are plenty of foods that you wouldn’t expect to be bad for your teeth,…

It may seem elementary to you, but believe it or not, many people still don’t brush their teeth correctly. Either they don’t do it for long enough time, concentrate on the wrong areas, brush too hard, or just completely misuse…

At Water Tower Dental care, we accept patients everyday wanting to improve the look of their teeth by the use of veneers. From that, we receive a multitude of questions concerning the difference between porcelain veneers and minimal prep veneers.…

The Future is Here: AI-Powered Dentistry at Water Tower Dental CareAt Water Tower Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with the most advanced and comfortable dental experience possible. That’s why we’re excited to be at the forefront of…

Cracked teeth can be difficult to diagnose. Many of our teeth have hair-line fractures and can be fine for years, but one hard bite, and that can change instantly. This patient was complaining of pain on biting pressure when we…

Say Goodbye to Temporaries and Hello to Same-Day Crowns at Water Tower Dental Care! Do you need a dental crown but dread the thought of multiple appointments, messy impressions, and temporary crowns? At Water Tower Dental Care in Chicago, we’re…

External and internal root resorption is a pathological process, which tends to occur following a range of mechanical or chemical stimuli. For example infection, pressure, trauma, or orthodontic tooth movement. It is predominantly detected by radiography, but in some cases…