​Dental Bridge vs. Dental Implant
Dentistry has come a long way over the past 50 years. A set of removable dentures used to be the only option for replacing missing teeth. They looked fake and you had to take them out of your mouth when…
Read More ​Dental Anesthesia – Making You More Comfortable at the Dentist
Your mouth contains thousands of nerve endings which makes it sensitive to pain. If you ever have had a toothache, you know how excruciating it can get. This is why dentists like to numb the part of your mouth they’re…
Read More Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces​
When your dentist informs you that you might benefit from an orthodontic treatment, a whole host of questions can arise. What are my options? What is the cost? What will be the most effective? When it comes time to choose…
Read More Am I Too Old to Get Braces?
Many adults avoid having their teeth straightened later in life because they fear they are too old to be seen with braces on their teeth. As with many things in life, society has made it acceptable for younger people to…
Read More ​Anatomy of a Tooth
Teeth are an important part of the human body. We need them to chew our food, which enables us to survive, and if we take care of them, they can also give us a beautiful smile. But did you know…
Read More “Ring a Bell, Save a Tooth” – Bike Bell Safety 2013
Since 2011, Water Tower Dental Care has provided bike bells for their patients during the summer months. Though the city of Chicago has taken measures to improve the safety of bike riders around the city, there are still over a…
Read More 3 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
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…
Read More How to Brush Your Teeth Properly
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…
Read More Are At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits Worth It?
For every great, reliable method for tooth care, there are dozens of imitators and “fast-acting” methods that try to cash in on new trends. The process of teeth whitening is one of the biggest victims of this pattern. While at-home…
Read More The Signs and Cures for Gum Disease
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…
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