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Dental Implants for a Magnificent Smile

Many people require a tooth replacement at least once in their lives. Over time, teeth can decay or wear down to the point that the best option is to extract them. They can also be irreparably damaged due to injury. Although there are various options to replace a missing tooth, one of the most popular is dental implants. One of... read more »

Mercury-Free Fillings to Restore Your Beautiful Smile

At Magnificent Mile Family Dental, the practice of Dr. Olaitan Okediji in Chicago, Illinois, we are pleased to offer mercury-free fillings for our patients' healthy smiles. Amalgam fillings, or mercury fillings, consist of a combination of silver, tin, copper, zinc and mercury. Because amalgam fillings have mercury in them, they release small amounts of mercury into your body which may be... read more »

Get a Smile to Be Proud of With Dental Veneers

There are many people who, for one reason or another, don’t like their smile. Regardless of the cause, feeling shame or self-consciousness about one’s smile is not anything anyone should have to live with. Cosmetic dentistry helps people with damaged or discolored teeth have a smile they are proud of again. Dental veneers are just one powerful tool to that... read more »

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit

It is never too soon to establish a healthy foundation for your child’s oral health. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that your baby has their first dental visit before their first birthday, or six months after their first tooth erupts. This will help to make sure there are no developmental problems,... read more »

How to Change a Dull Smile Into a White Smile This Christmas

If you are one who wishes their dull, yellow smile was whiter and brighter, we are happy to tell you that there is a way to grant your wish! Actually, there are three different ways to do so, and those ways are: An over-the-counter treatment Over-the-counter treatments are generally available at the local grocery store. There are many options available,... read more »

5 Tips to Help You Floss Properly

As you clean your smile each day, it’s important that you floss between each tooth properly. Some people think flossing is a bit tricky and confusing, resulting in a sloppy and improper flossing job. However, flossing isn’t as hard as you may think, and we’re happy to help you! If you use these five flossing tips, you will be able... read more »

Stained Teeth: Is it Intrinsic or Extrinsic

Are you one of the many Americans who are unhappy with their smile? Have you tried teeth whitening, either from your dentist or from home? If you have, you’re far from alone. In fact, teeth whitening is one of the most common procedures. While your dentist can help, do you ever wonder what you can do to keep your teeth... read more »

What To Do If You Have A Dental Emergency

If your tooth chips, falls out, or has an extreme, persistent ache, then you have a dental emergency on your hands. Seeing your dentist as soon as possible (or going to the emergency room if the dentist’s office is closed) is what you need to do. What To Do If You Have A Dental Emergency While you are waiting to... read more »