Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

At Suburban Family Dental, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Des Plaines, Illinois office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

the doctor, as well as our team at Suburban Family Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read more