Archive for the ‘preventive care’ Category

Apr
11

When to Schedule Dentist Appointments

Once we begin to grow teeth in infancy, we start seeing our dentists for routine teeth cleanings and oral health examinations. We understand the importance of this preventative care from a young age and continue these habits into adulthood. But…

Sep
27

Fighting Tooth Decay

Tooth decay and cavities affect most patients at some point in their lives. Children and adults are equally susceptible to decay, which is the result of harmful bacteria making their way into the crevices in our teeth, filled by sugars…

Mar
31

Routine Dental Care And Disease Prevention

“The mouth is a portal into the rest of the body,” according to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Research is consistently showing a relationship between bacteria and…

Feb
19

Sugar Wars: Combatting Tooth Decay In Children

Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. Fox Lake, IL Dentist Dr. Thomas Prendergast would like to take this opportunity to join them in promoting awareness about the benefits of good oral health- especially in…

Nov
23

Preventive Dental Care and What it Offers You

Preventive dental care is the foundation of your oral heath care and should be performed on a regular basis to ensure a lifelong healthy smile. The goal of Dr. Thomas Prendergast is to help patients maintain their oral health, as well…