Nearly 48% of the population have orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD). They occur when an abnormal jaw, lip, or tongue position interferes with the development and function of your oral and facial structures. When you suffer from an OMD, it may increase your risk...
Many people don’t realize that personal care such as oral hygiene is an important part of one’s overall health. Obviously, there are many personal benefits as well. However, it can prove to be a challenge to get kids to want to do things like floss their...
As of 2020, there were 201,117 practicing dentists in the United States. This large number of dentists can make it difficult to find the perfect dentist for your child. It is important for your child to get the best care so their teeth can develop correctly from a...
There’s nothing quite as painful as tooth pain. Any adult who has ever had a pervasive cavity knows this. Yet there is one thing worse than your own tooth pain, and that’s seeing your child suffering from tooth pain. Experts estimate that over 25 percent...
There are over 4,000 general dental practices in Chicago and over 3,000 specialist practices. That means that Chicagoland parents have a lot of choices when it comes to finding a Chicago kids’ dentist. But that doesn’t mean that you should just choose the...