by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | Dental Health, Preventive Care
Have you noticed a cavity, or swelling in your gums? It can be tempting to wait until the problem escalates before seeking dental care. Most people think if it doesn’t hurt, there’s no reason to seek help. Routine visits to Attar Dental are necessary to ensure your...
by admin | Jan 15, 2020 | Overall Health, Preventive Care, Teeth
It’s that time of year again, cold and flu season. If you are unfortunate enough to have either of these, your first concern is, of course, to feel better as soon as possible. Your oral health might not be foremost in your thoughts while you are not feeling well, but...
by admin | Oct 15, 2019 | Preventive Care
According to Dr. Ala Dean Attar, children should wear mouthguards during contact sports and recreational activities to ensure protection against dental emergencies. When participating in active sports like football or soccer, protecting your child’s teeth is...
by admin | Jun 15, 2019 | Dental Health, Preventive Care, Teeth
Water is refreshing to the mind and the body. However, it does more than just quench thirst and provide hydration. Water nourishes the body from the inside out. You might even be surprised to learn that water has a substantial impact on your oral health. Dr. Ala Dean...
by admin | 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...
by admin | 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?...
