A healthy smile begins with a healthy mouth, and caring for those precious pearly whites and gums lay the foundation for good oral health. Your smile is prone to enamel decay, tooth sensitivity, cavities, and tooth loss thanks to the buildup of acid in the mouth. Bacterial acid forms into plaque and calculus on your teeth and around the gum line... read more »

Halloween can be a scary holiday for your braces, which is why our Trine Dental Group team strongly recommends that you take good care of your appliance while you trick or treat and enjoy your holiday candy. You can do so by avoiding the chewy, sticky, and gooey treats and by doing the following things: -Brush carefully: Don’t let food... read more »

Whether you believe it or not, having a pristine oral health can make cancer treatment more convenient and less troublesome. If you have a strong and healthy smile, there is a high chance that you won’t need to worry about the dental troubles that could occur during cancer treatment. So, to help you have the best oral health possible, our... read more »

Even though your new bridge is made from artificial materials that are not subject to tooth decay, it will still need daily care and cleaning. Gum disease can still pose a very serious threat to its long-term integrity. If residual food particles and plaque are not effectively cleaned from your teeth, it can harden into tartar. Tartar at the gumline... read more »

Our dental team at Trine Dental Group designed your bridge to be strong and durable. Unfortunately, there are times when an accidental fall or blow to the face can impact with enough force to damage your bridge or the abutments anchoring it in place. In a situation like this you will need to call Dr. Christopher Pavletic’s office in Orland Park, Illinois at... read more »

Do you ever consider using someone else’s toothbrush? Do you think using a toothbrush isn’t a problem, especially if you’re only sharing with a significant other? Would you be surprised to learn that you should actually never share your toothbrush with anyone? As you’ve probably guessed, you also shouldn’t lend your toothbrush to anyone. You see, there are a number... read more »

There is a wide array of oral health care products sold in stores. Some of these products only have cosmetic value while others can play a highly effective role in your daily oral hygiene routine. Fortunately, the American Dental Association is passionate about helping consumers maintain good oral health. As a result, they instituted their Seal of Acceptance program in... read more »

Usually, it’s fairly easy to brush your teeth as a part of your morning routine, but did you know that many people forget to brush their teeth right before they go to bed. As you can probably guess, this can lead to a number of negative consequences. The consequences associated with forgetting to brush your teeth before bed can be... read more »