Have you considered the benefits and rewards that additional fluoride supplementation can give you and its effect on protecting your tooth enamel? Although fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in large bodies of water around the world, we only truly get it via supplementation in products we use to keep our teeth clean. Reverse your oral hygiene curse with fluoride.... read more »
Are you up-to-date with your American Dental Association facts? If not, you are not alone. It can be shocking how few are the people who understand the basics of the ADA, and how they can help your smile. That is why our team here at Dolnick and Associates in Morton Grove, Illinois, is happy to talk to you about the... read more »
As you may already know, there are many steps you should take if you’d like to keep your teeth healthy. For instance, you might have heard that you should brush and floss your pearly whites every day, but did you know that there are several other factors you should consider? For instance, while there are many things that might be... read more »
Dental fractures can result from a myriad of causes. They can often be the result of an obvious oral trauma, like a blow to the face, or other things like grinding your teeth or using your teeth as tools. These habits can carry enough force to fracture the tooth enamel. If the damage is deep enough to expose the dentin... read more »
If you’ve ever raised a child, you probably understand that keeping your little one healthy is a high priority. However, did you know that you could be doing a few things that aren’t great for your child’s health? For instance, did you know that children are as likely to have tooth decay as adults are? Similarly, had you heard that... read more »
Have you been dreaming of a white smile all winter? Has your mind become entranced at the thought of a gorgeous pristine set of pearly whites to usher in the new year with a wonderful smile makeover? If you are dreaming of brighter pastures, teeth whitening treatments may give you the smile you desire. Find your whitest smile with the... read more »
A discolored or imperfect tooth can affect your appearance and self-esteem. To remedy a problem like this, Dr. Ira J. Dolnick might employ one of several cosmetic dental restoration techniques. One of the most common treatment is to replace the entire tooth enamel layer with a porcelain dental crown. This is essentially a porcelain replica of the enamel layer of... read more »
Dentures can restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. If you have dentures, make sure that you keep your mouth healthy and clean. Take good care of your dentures and make sure they fit. Otherwise, you may experience the following issues: - Dentures sliding in your mouth - Trouble eating and speaking - Mouth and gum irritation - Mouth... read more »
You’ve probably heard about plaque before--especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist--but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? Plaque is a soft substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque typically forms when there’s... read more »
Losing multiple teeth in one area of your mouth, whether it is a blow to the face or multiple tooth decay issues, can be a serious problem. Beyond simply impairing your ability to efficiently chew food, it can also slur your speech and mar your physical appearance. Dr. Ira J. Dolnick has several different restorative dental applications that can serve... read more »