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Combating Oral Thrush with Good Hygiene

Mar 15, 2019 | Daily Hygiene, Oral Systemic Health, Preventive Care

Did you know that yeast infections occur in your mouth too? That’s why good oral hygiene is so important! In the dental world, it’s known as oral thrush. Oral thrush is caused by an excess amount of yeast growing inside the mouth. As you may know, it is not the most...

Your Dental Visits May Be Preventing Pneumonia

Feb 8, 2019 | Dental News, Overall Health

While you should hopefully be visiting your Libertyville, IL dentist every six months for the sake of your oral health, those regular appointments may have a positive effect on other aspects of your health. According to a recent study, going to the dentist and...

Cavities Can Be Prevented if You Know How They Work

Jan 3, 2019 | Common Conditions, Preventive Care, Teeth

Your Libertyville, IL dental team would like you to know that almost all adults will be forced to deal with dental cavities at least once in their lifetimes, and that cavities are very preventable if you really make an effort to avoid them. What exactly are cavities?...

Good Oral Hygiene Protects Your Overall Health

Dec 10, 2018 | Gum Health, Overall Health, Preventive Care

Most of us have been taught that a happy mouth is a healthy mouth. This simple truth applies to total body health as well. Properly caring for your teeth and gums can keep away cavities and a whole host of other oral issues, but many people don't realize that good...

Is Teething Causing My Baby’s Runny Nose?

Nov 10, 2018 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Teeth

People often associate symptoms such as fever, pain or a runny nose with teething. There is however no scientific evidence directly linking those symptoms to that process. If your child has a runny nose consider checking for a common cold, flu, or an allergic...

Dental Implants for a Restored Smile

Oct 15, 2018 | Restorative Dentistry, Teeth

Who doesn't want a great head-turning smile? Most of us do. A bright straight smile is a definite confidence booster. It has the ability to allow us to feel more comfortable in social situations and is an outward sign of good oral health. However, it is not uncommon...

Recent Study: Sugar-Free Isn’t Better For Your Teeth

Sep 11, 2018 | Dental News, Preventive Care, Teeth

At Attar Dental, we want to help you make healthy choices that keep your teeth strong and healthy. That’s why we want you to know about a recent study that will probably come as a big surprise. It turns out that “sugar-free” snacks and drinks aren’t as healthy as we...

Keeping Pregnancy Gingivitis Under Control

Aug 17, 2018 | Common Conditions, Daily Hygiene, Gum Health

Pregnancy is an exciting time for a woman. There are many physical changes taking place during this special period. But pregnancy brings about hormonal changes as well as an increase in blood flow throughout the body, which often results in the development of...

Take Your Vitamins to Protect Your Smile

Aug 13, 2018 | Overall Health, Preventive Care, Teeth

Most of us want to keep a bright radiant smile as we age. However, many of us don't know what to do to make this possible aside from brushing, flossing, and seeing your Libertyville, IL dentist regularly. Luckily, most of us need not look any further than changing our...

Fluoride Free or Fluoride Toothpaste — Which Way to Go?

Jun 7, 2018 | Daily Hygiene, Preventive Care, Teeth

There is scientific basis why only toothpaste that contains fluoride can bear the ADA Seal of Acceptance. For half a century, we have known fluoride as the primary preventive agent against cavities. This is why Dr. Ala Dean Attar trust the mark’s vote of confidence...