Kick it to the Curb! TMJ Pain in Elgin.
Have you discovered your fingers massaging the tightness of your jaw? Are headaches a regular part of your life? TMJ leads many Elgin residents to select descriptive words like “locking” or “popping” when describing, not moves in hip-hop dancing, but occurrences encountered while chewing. Is this healthy? To understand your jaw better, undertake this brief [...]
Repairing Damage From Drug Addiction–Dental Office in Elgin
According to a 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 9% of the U.S. population uses illegal drugs. At their dental office in Elgin, Dr. Lodding and his team at Smile for Life Dental see the negative impact that drug use can have on teeth and gums. Individuals who have overcome drug addiction can and [...]
Oral DNA Testing by Dentist Helps Prevent Disease!
Are you aware some people are predisposed to develop gum disease? Are you one of them? Have you heard of Oral DNA testing? Research indicates that inadequate oral health may influence the severity of other conditions in our bodies and our overall health. If your oral health is poor, you run a greater risk of [...]
Four Steps For Proper Teeth Brushing–Dental Care in Elgin
You may have brushed your teeth thousands of times, but does that mean that you are doing it correctly? Not necessarily. In providing spectacular dental care in Elgin, Dr. Lodding and his team at Smile for Life Dental share four basic, yet important steps to proper brushing and adequate oral hygiene. 1. Use The Right Equipment – [...]
The Oral Systemic Link between HPV Infections and Cancer
It used to be oral cancer was attributed primarily to tobacco users, but an oral systemic link has been established indicating at least 3% of the U.S. population had one or more oncogenic HPV types present in their saliva. A recent case-control study also indicated there would be a 4.7% reduction in head and neck [...]
