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Pregnancy and Oral Care
- posted: Apr. 24, 2024
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As Read More
Every Day is Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 17, 2024
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read More
How to get Brighter Teeth for Life
- posted: Apr. 10, 2024
Have you ever wondered why some people have dull and yellow teeth, while others have bright, white smiles? It’s not luck. Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 03, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
What's the best dental floss?
- posted: Mar. 27, 2024
Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- posted: Mar. 20, 2024
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 13, 2024
Millions of people, around Olympia Fields, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More
Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
- posted: Feb. 28, 2024
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read More
Mouthguard Q&A
- posted: Feb. 21, 2024
Today, the doctor and our team at South Suburban Dental Care - Vincent Oganwu, DDS thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when Read More
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 14, 2024
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More
What is Remineralization?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2024
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read More
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read More
Proper Brushing Techniques
- posted: Jan. 24, 2024
Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums Read More
Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read More
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read More
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