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Atrium Family Dental Helps Increase Literacy Rates in America

November 18, 2014

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The staff at Atrium Family dental recently attended the MGE Management Experts Benefit Dinner on May 30 in St. Petersburg, FL. We were joined by government officials, community leaders, and leading dental professionals to raise money to provide books for the Improving Youth Literacy Campaign in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs and Youth Programs across America.

We love getting involved with amazing and interesting causes and this one really touched our hearts because it increases literacy in children, something that is very important. It’s shocking to discover the literacy rates across the country and the millions of children and families it affects. If we can do just one little thing to help improve reading in children, we’re happy. After all, it helps to bond families, aids in educational learning, and is a great pastime for many.
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A Healthy Heart: Taking Care of your Oral Health

October 23, 2014

Heart disease is the number one cause of death, but did you know that the state of your oral health and your chances of heart disease are linked? The oral health care professionals at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox want to give you all the facts so you can take preventative measures against heart disease and live a happy, healthy life.

Researchers are finding a common thread between oral health and general health; since your mouth can show the first signs of poor nutrition, many dangerous health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis can be discovered–and treated–early, so book your appointment at Atrium Family Dental as soon as possible.
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Tips For Your Ultimate Oral Health

June 27, 2013

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Learning and using the proper techniques for flossing and brushing your teeth are important. Developing a routine to effectively take of your teeth and mouth will be beneficial for long-term dental results. Here’s an infographic illustration which shows all the different ways that we should be cleaning our teeth.

Do you need some dental advice, or would like your children to learn about how to properly care for their teeth? Call the Atrium Family Dental office to book your next appointment.

What Exactly Is The Right Mouthwash For You?

May 30, 2013

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Rinsing out your mouth with mouthwash is an important step to your dental hygiene regimen. The mouthwash aims to kill any leftover bacteria which may continue to develop into plaque or other dental problems. However, the ingredients of each mouthwash may vary. There are many different mouthwashes with different special functions depending as to how they were formulated. This is why there are mouthwashes that sting if you gargle too long, while others don’t. So what is the right mouthwash for you and what should you look out for? Here some pointers to remember.

If you find that using mouthwash is an unpleasant experience because of the stinging sensation when gargling and that nasty unpleasant taste, then be sure to stay away from mouthwash products with alcohol as one of their ingredients. Alcohol has negative effects in the mouth like drying out your mouth and killing your own cells apart from the bacteria and germs. Alcohol also has some correlation with oral cancer if you continually use this kind of mouthwash. There are many alcohol-free mouthwashes available and be sure to check for different flavours as well.
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Why Smile? Top 5 Reasons to Smile from your New Lenox dentist

September 27, 2012

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If you’ve ever wondered why smiling is beneficial to you, your New Lenox dentist, Atrium Family Dental, is delighted to provide you with the top 5 reasons why smiling is great for you and your health.

1. Smiling is universal

By and large, a smile is a universal sign of happiness. Smiling is one of the first things an infant does and smiling is now a part of our written language :). On top of that, smiling isn’t a uniquely human trait.

2. Smiling makes you happy

The simple act of smiling sends a message to your brain that you’re happy, which results in your brain sending feel-good endorphins to your body and can actually make you feel happy – even when you don’t.
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