Keeping Up With Regular Cleanings

The doctors at Downtown Dental encourage patients to maintain a great oral health routine at home, but it is still important to come into the office for biannual professional cleanings.  Even when you regularly brush and floss, some harmful bacteria grow in your mouth that cause gum disease and can only be removed by a dental professional. At a cleaning, our hygienists use professional tools to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria build-up from your teeth that is too tough to remove on your own.

The Academy of General Dentistry recommends you have a dentist or hygienist perform a dental cleaning every six months. It’s important to see a professional regularly to locate and monitor areas in the mouth that may need special attention, and a dentist can tell you if you may be missing a spot or skipping an important step in your regular oral care routine.  During a teeth cleaning, our hygienists thoroughly clean the area above and below the gum line with scaling tools to rid them of plaque and tartar. After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned, the hygienist flosses between every one of your teeth and may apply fluoride if recommended by the dentist. If you need your teeth cleaned, don’t wait any longer!

To learn more about dental cleanings and all the services we provide, visit downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862.

Characteristics of a Cavity

If you have a toothache that won’t let up, it may be time to review your oral habits, starting with your diet. You are what you eat, therefore, if you don’t eat healthy foods on a regular basis, your smile will pay for it. Cavities and tooth decay are among the world’s most common health problems, and our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC would prefer that you don’t fall into this category.

Cavities are holes in the teeth and if left untreated they can get larger and affect deeper layers of the teeth. Signs and symptoms of a cavity vary, but they can cause toothaches, tooth sensitivity, mild to sharp pain while eating and drinking, and/or pain when you bite. The best way to prevent a cavity is by practicing proper oral hygiene habits and visiting us twice a year for dental checkups.

If you have questions or concerns regarding cavities or dental fillings, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862. 

Teeth Whitening

At Downtown Dental, our staff is always being asked by patients about teeth whitening.  Everyone likes to make a great impression with a nice smile which is why we provide an at-home whitening system to patients.  Patients with serious and minor stains can both see great results from this whitening treatment.

A consultation can help you determine how severe your stains are and what kind of results you can expect from a whitening treatment.  To whiten your teeth at home, we outfit patients with whitening gel and a set of custom trays for application.  A dentist takes an impression of your teeth, and from this impression two custom trays are made for your top and bottom teeth. 

The trays are made for you to take home and use by applying gel to the trays and then fitting them over your teeth. The dentist’s recommendation of how often to treat and how long each treatment should last may vary.  When following the dentist’s recommendations, most patients see results of teeth whitening 4-8 shades.

To learn more about teeth whitening and all the services we provide at our practice, visit downtown-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Downtown Dental LLC in Chicago, IL, call 312-782-8862.