Posts Tagged ‘preventive dental care’

May
10

Reasons You Should Floss

The truth is that flossing is important. A relatively quick, cheap, and effective procedure, flossing can protect not just your long term oral health, but can also potentially save you time and money at the dentist. A regular and diligent…

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…

Jul
27

Oral Health And Halitosis

Do you suffer with persistent bad breath? Is your bad breath affecting personal and professional interaction? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be the result of many things, including what you ate for dinner! However, if you have persistent…

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…

Oct
16

Is Reflux Affecting Your Oral Health?

Acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn are common complaints for many patients today. There are a variety of reasons why someone may experience these common health concerns from genetics to medications to lifestyle habits. Dr. Thomas Prendergast wants to remind patients…