Are you aware of the properties that sugarless chewing gum has? Although chewing gum is not an ideal or well-known form of oral health care, it does have its benefits. Listed below are important advantages that sugarless chewing gum can provide: Saliva Flow: - Sugarless chewing gum helps promote saliva flow, which has known properties of fighting off diseases and... read more »

Pain in your teeth can often be the result of an assortment of oral health disorders. A toothache is a condition caused by injury to your nerve endings within a tooth, which is often times painful and long-lasting. Toothaches can be the result of bruxism, which occurs when teeth grind together while you are unconscious or sleeping. Toothaches can also... read more »

Keep your smile shining radiantly with dental veneers. Dental veneers are a very popular form of cosmetic dentistry that is designed to give your smile the look and feel of a faultless smile. Dental veneers can be cemented atop of entire rows of teeth one tooth at a time to drastically change and enhance the look of your smile. If... read more »

Have you ever considered the benefits of dental bonding treatments? Not only can dental bonding be used to improve the look of your teeth, it can restore lost function in some as well. Dental bonding is one of the easiest procedures to do and it is a good way to make sure that your natural smile will continue to shine... read more »

We all know that children often lose their baby teeth. But, did you know that a child’s oral health and those baby teeth are important too? The early years can set up your child’s oral health as they age, which is one of the many reasons to bring a child to a professional pediatric dentist. Here at Magnificent Mile Family... read more »

Many people feel overwhelmed and nervous when they have to restore a tooth with endodontic therapy, which is also known as root canal therapy. If you’re one of these people, Dr. Olaitan Okediji-Registe and our dental team are happy to help you. Usually, those feelings come from not knowing the process involved with endodontic therapy or from not knowing what... read more »

Did you know that there are specific treatments available that are designed not to improve your oral health but rather to specifically enhance the look and color of your teeth? With teeth whitening treatments, you can upgrade the aesthetic color of your smile much quicker and better than normal oral health care habits ever could. Are you ready for the... read more »

Would you be surprised to learn that people have been using toothpaste since the 1800s? Granted, this toothpaste was flavorless and came in a jar. Fortunately, there are a number of toothpaste options that have been made since then to meet a variety of needs. Still, how can you choose the ideal toothpaste for you? As you may have heard,... read more »

Have you ever thought that sharing or borrowing a toothbrush is probably harmless, especially if you rinse the brush off first? In reality, though, you shouldn’t share your toothbrush or ever let anyone else use your brush. As you may know, everyone has different bacteria in their mouth. Toothbrushes can actually harbor bad bacteria, and if you share a toothbrush,... read more »

Cavities are tooth decay that chews a hole in your tooth enamel, the outer layer of your teeth. If you don’t brush and floss consistently, a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque, can form on your teeth. These bacteria make acid that eats at your teeth from the sugars you eat. There are many things you can do to help... read more »