Cicero Family Dental Care

Did you know that the quality of your tooth enamel determines how bright your pearly whites will be? Following proper dental hygiene techniques can help speed along teeth whitening procedures.

Did you know that you aren't born with the bacteria that cause tooth decay? Kids actually received that from their parents.

The key to plaque is removing it quickly, while it is still soft enough to be brushed and flossed away. After about two days, the plaque starts to harden and in about 10 days it transforms into tartar that is hard and difficult to clean off your teeth.

Many dentists handle different types of procedures, such as braces and tooth extraction. We are happy to explain the range of dental services available without being referred to a specialist.

Studies show people whose diet includes drinks sweetened with sugar are 63 percent more likely to have tooth decay, cavities, tooth loss and other dental issues.

Cavities can be especially dangerous to your teeth and cause pain. Essentially, bacteria begins to eat away at the protective enamel of your teeth until it gets to the pulp, where the nerves are.

Do you ever feel like you could break your tooth just because you bit into a piece of hard candy or a nut? If you have weakened tooth enamel, you could crack it, giving bacteria easy entry to your nerves.

Did you know that, according to a 1997 Gallup poll, dentists placed fifth as the most trusted medical professionals in the United States?

A great smile can give you not only confidence, but perhaps a boost in life! A recent study showed that those who smiled in their yearbook photos were more likely to have successful careers and marriages than their straight faced classmates.

What are the major causes of tooth loss in people under 35 years of age? Sporting activities, fights and accidents. While fights and accidents are impossible to predict, regular sports players can protect their teeth - and reduce risks for tooth loss - with protective equipment.

Why is nylon a preferred material for toothbrushes over animal hair? While animal hair was used to create some of the world's first toothbrushes, animal hair can provide a hospitable habitat for bacterial growth and is more difficult to clean than nylon.

If you're trying to instill the value of regular tooth brushing in your children, consider making it a requirement before fun activities. For instance, no bedtime story if the teeth aren't brushed.

The first types of toothbrushes were created in different cultures, thousands of years ago, from tree sticks. Many of the popular "chew sticks" came from trees known to have medicinal antiseptic properties including the Neem and Arak tree.