Athletic Mouth Guards

Today, Dr. Peter Chang of Roselle Dental Center in Roselle, Illinois, will discuss three different athletic Mouth Guard options.

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Roselle Dental
603 E. Irving Park Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 893-4200
http://www.roselledentalcare.com/

Happy Halloween

Halloween Cash For Candy

This Halloween, at Roselle Dental, we are getting ready to celebrate. We also know that Halloween means trick or treating and LOTS of candy…probably more candy than you really need.

This year we’d like to give you a chance to give up some of that candy for a good cause, and for a little profit, too!

On November 1^st, 2011, the day after Halloween, we are having a special event here at Roselle Dental. Our Halloween Candy Buy Back, where we will give you cash for candy! Just bring your candy in and we will give you $1 per pound of unopened Halloween candy, up to 5 pounds.

On top of that, we will ship the candy to an organization called Operation Gratitude, who will use the candy to make care packages for our troops overseas.

So remember- November 1^st, 2011 form 3pm-5pm, we’ll be here waiting for your extra stash! 

Happy Halloween!!! 

Click Here to download our Halloween Candy Buy Back flyer.

Pregnancy and Oral Health

Pregnancy gingivitis is known to develop in almost half of all pregnant women and should be monitored by a dentist during pregnancy. This is a precautionary measure to prevent this form of gingivitis from progressing into more serious periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible form of gum disease, which has been linked with preterm birth.

Flouride

This video discusses and demonstrates the different types of fluoride as well as an in-office fluoride treatment application.

Roselle Dental
603 E. Irving Park Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 893-4200
http://www.roselledentalcare.com/ 

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

 
In this video, I will discuss whether it is necessary to take antibiotics prior to your dental visit.

Roselle Dental
603 E. Irving Park Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 893-4200
http://www.roselledentalcare.com/

Sealants

Dental Health: Sealants

Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- to prevent tooth decay. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.

Although thorough brushing and flossing can remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth, they cannot always get into all the nooks and crannies of the back teeth to remove the food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Because of the likelihood of developing decay in the depressions and grooves of the premolars and molars, children and teenagers are obvious candidates for sealants especially through the cavity prone years of ages 6 to 14. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants.

Applying sealant is a simple and painless process. It takes only a few minutes for your dentist or hygienist to apply the sealant to seal each tooth. The application steps are as follows:

1.     First the teeth that are to be sealed are thoroughly cleaned.

2.     Each tooth is then dried and cotton or another absorbent material is put around the tooth to keep it dry.

3.     An acid solution is put on the chewing surfaces of the teeth to roughen them up, which helps the sealant bond to the teeth.

4.     The teeth are then rinsed and dried.

5.     Sealant is then painted onto the tooth enamel, where it bonds directly to the tooth and hardens. Sometimes a special curing light is used to help the sealant harden.

Sealants can protect teeth for several years, however, they should be checked for chipping or wearing at regular dental check-ups. Your dentist can replace sealants as necessary.

Many insurance companies cover the cost of sealants. Check with your dental insurance carrier to determine if sealants are covered under your plan.