If you are the type to procrastinate in shopping for Christmas gifts, we have a solution for you. Even the hardest to buy for will enjoy whiter teeth! We have a method and price range for any budget. In Office Whitening Time is precious, we understand that. That special someone can spend about 90 minutes […]
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Acidic vs Alkaline (Basic) Bottled Water
My entire career I have spoken to patients about bacteria being the cause of decay. In recent years we focus on acidity and reducing the amount of time our teeth are exposed to acids. Water is best. This is what we preach. Until now. It is hard to believe that something so innocuous could be […]
Wine Polyphenols Could Fend Off Bacteria That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease posted 4/27/19
E A 2018 study indicates that two red wine polyphenols could fend off bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease. Polyphenols are chemical compounds found in natural plant foods. Does this sound too good to be true? Perhaps not. Read on. Who The American Chemical Society reported that a study was conducted by M. Victoria […]
Welcome Dr. Joseph Balice
Please postdate Date 4/29/2013 La Grange Dental Associates would like to introduce and welcome Dr. Joseph Balice! Dr. Ron Smith has decided to retire and put a great deal of thought into choosing a stellar individual to take care of his patients. Dr. Balice is passionate about learning and new technology. He graduated from Loyola […]
Match the Pet to the Team Member Contest
Did you know that everyone at La Grange Dental Associates is an animal lover? How well do you know the staff members? This month take part in our Match the Pet to the Team Member Contest! Entries You can view the pet photos and names below. Simply list each pair on either our blog or […]
Musical Instruments Transmit Oral Germs
Thank goodness for Spring! This winter has been a brutal season full or colds, flu, strep, pneumonia and countless other easily transmittable illnesses. I frequently and lovingly, refer to my elementary school children as “germ infected little monsters”. Kids pass germs routinely at school, therefore, they bring them home to families. Children frequently try their […]
Halloween Candy Buy Back Results
Our Halloween Candy Buy Back Results are in! This event was a huge success nation wide and La Grange Dental Associates was proud to participate. We had over 35 lbs of candy to ship to the troops! Many thanks to all of our generous patients and non patients for their contributions. We hope to […]
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third set of permanent molars that erupt typically between the ages of 17 and 22. We tend to get questions about wisdom teeth from teens and parents as school lets out for summer. Are my wisdom teeth coming in? Will she need her wisdom teeth extracted? Will I feel it when […]
ADA Urges Congress to Oppose The Tobacco Bill
Currently, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act require that all tobacco products be reviewed by the FDA. A new bill proposes exempting e-cigarette products, dissolvable tobacco, tobacco gels and related products from this Act. The ADA urges Congress to Oppose The Tobacco Bill. E-cigarettes contain a liquid tainted with nicotine that delivers a […]
Use It or Lose It
If only dental insurance worked like mobile phone companies. Imagine if dental insurance companies allowed you to roll over your unused benefits to the next year! Keep dreaming. They utilize the Use It or Lose It policy. We hope that you all had an enjoyable summer. As fall is upon us, so nears the end […]
