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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: May 28, 2024.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 21, 2024.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine
Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American
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Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant
posted: May 14, 2024.
Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months,
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Spring Cleaning
posted: May 07, 2024.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re
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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of
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Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any
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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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Anemia and Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be,
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Plainfield, Illinois office, now is an excellent time to schedule
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in
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Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Plainfield, Illinois office for checkups and necessary dental work.
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Millions of people, around Plainfield, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment
At Heritage Grove Family Dental we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the
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What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
One of the greatest features our team at Heritage Grove Family Dental offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect
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Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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