If you have been thinking about getting a piercing, or if you already have one or more, there are some health risks our team at Lemont Family Dental wants you to know about. It's important to know the risks involved with oral piercing, including infection, chipped teeth, gum damage, nerve damage, loss of taste, or…
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Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be the hardest substance in our bodies. But, unfortunately, it is not indestructible! Certain foods we eat can actually damage the surface of our teeth. Some…
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It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the time they are seven months old, so it’s time to start looking after their dental health when they are still puppies. While dogs generally don’t…
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At Lemont Family Dental, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which Dr. Jennifer Splitt will tell you, is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are hard to reach with a toothbrush. When food…
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