Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

Our team from Lockport Dental Group understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our LOCKPORT, Illinois office to make sure you catch any Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Lockport Dental Group, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our LOCKPORT, Illinois office. How Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!” Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately, Read more