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Oral Health Care: Is Nail Biting Really Bad for Your Teeth?

February 16, 2012

Filed under: Health — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

We all know that nail biting is a bad habit, but do you know why? The dental team at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL want to clarify why this habit is so detrimental to your overall oral health.

Nail biting is a common habit within certain age groups, including children, teens and young adults. Stress often triggers nail biting, and can diminish as you get older. However, nail biting should be stopped at a young age because it is unclean and unhealthy.

Biting your nails can be detrimental to your oral health for a variety of reasons:

It’s unsanitary. Nails are filled with dirt and they’re even filthier than your fingers. If you bite into your nails, germs will easily get into your mouth and help the spread of bacteria.

Chewing objects is bad for your teeth – When you bite your nails, your teeth will be chewing constantly. The motion of chewing wears down teeth quite fast and puts stress on your teeth which can cause them to misalign.
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Children’s Oral Health Care: Taking Care of Baby Teeth [VIDEO]

February 9, 2012

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Your children’s oral health is important, and keeping teeth and gums healthy is crucial on so many levels. Recently, experts have discovered that children’s teeth might be able to help treat Parkinson’s disease and diabetes because of stem cells located in the pulp chambers of the teeth. Clearly, your child’s teeth are vitally important and the dental team at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL want to make sure your children’s oral health care is top notch.

Practicing proper oral health care

If you’re wondering when the right time is to start brushing your baby’s teeth, we have some tips for you.  Regular dental cleanings should be done after your baby has their teeth. After you have breastfed or bottle-fed your baby, take a damp washcloth and softly rub your baby’s gums. To make cleaning easier, you can wrap the cloth around one of your fingers to remove all those food scraps from your baby’s mouth.
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How To Prevent Gum Disease In Your Pregnancy

February 2, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics,Uncategorized — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

If you’re pregnant and wondering what effect your oral health might have on your unborn baby, the dental health experts at our dental practice want patients to know the facts about how oral health can impact pregnancy.

There has been evidence that shows a correlation between gum disease and premature babies. Researchers have revealed that pregnant woman who have gum disease are more likely than other pregnant women to have a premature birth.

There needs to be more research on this subject, but it does seem that gum disease is detrimental to fluids that induce labour. If gum disease worsens during pregnancy, the risk will be greater of having a baby born too early or too small.

The dental health team at Atrium Family Dental encourages pregnant women to visit our New Lenox, IL dental practice for regular dental appointments so that oral health issues can be treated before they have an impact on pregnancy.
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Have Bad Breath? Freshen Up With These Tips [VIDEO]

January 26, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Bad breath can scare away a variety of people, whether it be your boss, family, or a potential new love interest. The team at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL are always available to share the latest tips and tricks on how to freshen bad breath.

At Atrium Family Dental, we know that many patients are worried about how their breath smells. However, while some cases of bad breath are persistent and chronic, bad breath can typically be kept at bay.

The following video thoroughly explains the causes of bad breath and how it can be prevented. Most of the time, bad breath can be stopped if you brush your teeth twice a day after eating and floss regularly. The video focuses on morning breath and how this can be controlled, providing tips such as brushing inside the cheek and tongue where most of the bacteria accumulates. It is also recommended to drink plenty of water to encourage saliva production.
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Are You Exercising Enough? Find Out Now

January 19, 2012

Filed under: Health — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Along with maintaining proper oral health, fitness is essential for people to improve their lifestyle. We here at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox, IL want our patients to get active by exercising or playing sports. However, when participating in contact sports, it is incredibly important to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth and jaw bone.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human services suggest people exercise one hour each day, engaging in moderate physical activities, for example: a brisk walk or playing sports. People should also spend 1 hour and 15 minutes doing high intensity exercise like going for a run or dancing.

Staying in shape is vital for feeling great and looking great too. With daily exercise and a stunning smile from Atrium Family Dental, you will be able to make any of your lifestyle or work goals a reality.
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