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How to Handle a Dental Emergency: Tips for When You Need Immediate Care
School will be out soon, and summer vacations are on the horizon. Dental emergencies in Lombard, IL are more common in the summertime when people head outdoors to enjoy time in the sunshine and participate in activities ranging from baseball to rock climbing. Unfortunately, dental emergencies seldom happen at convenient times, so knowing what to […]
How to Choose the Best Dentist for Your Family’s Needs
Whether you’re new to the area or your current dentist is retiring, choosing a new dentist can be daunting. How do you find the right dentist for your family’s needs? While there are many good dentists, some act with excessive treatment plans or may not have your family’s best interests at heart. The following steps […]
Tips for Making Your Child’s First Dental Visit a Positive Experience
A trip to the dentist’s office can be intimidating, even for adults. Unsurprisingly, children may be apprehensive or fearful about visiting our office for the first time. To make your child’s first dental visit a positive experience, we’ve put together some tips for making the visit a positive experience for everyone. We take great pride […]
How Regular Dental Checkups Can Save You Money in the Long Run
When you’re planning out your budget for 2025, it can be easy to put some expenses toward the bottom of the list, including regular dental checkups. After all, if there’s nothing wrong with your teeth, why bother paying your dentist to tell you everything is fine, right? Wrong. Just like getting a physical, which gives […]
A Parent’s Guide for Sourcing the Best Family Dentistry
In a world of increasing specialization, it can be challenging to find a dentist for your entire family just like a good family medicine physician. Instead, you may discover pediatric dentists, cosmetic specialists focusing on beautifying smiles, or general dentists not treating children. When your family has to visit several different dentists for treatment, it […]
No More Molds! The New Way We Do Invisalign®
You aren’t alone if you remember having to gag your way through getting dental impressions when you were younger. Many of us recall that strange, suffocating feeling when a dental mold filled with goop was shoved into our mouths. You had to bite down on it, hold very still, and wait for it to harden […]
What Vaping is Doing to Your Teeth
Millions of people have quit smoking traditional cigarettes recently, turning to vaping to get their nicotine hit. Unfortunately, although vaping is considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes, it is not without risks. Here are some ways vaping can impact your oral health. Another important consideration is that the long-term risks and health complications associated […]
Why Diet is More Important Than Brushing for Healthy Teeth & Gums
You know that flossing and brushing twice daily is essential for oral health, but did you know what you eat is just as important? The proper diet can profoundly impact your dental and overall health. Even if you see your dentist in Lombard, IL, twice a year, your teeth are only in their best shape […]
Why Do You Need Dental Implants?
The Effects of Missing Teeth Patients sometimes ask why dental implants are the preferred choice for replacing missing teeth. It’s understandable to wonder – dental implants can be more expensive than alternative replacement options such as dentures and bridges and involve invasive surgery. For anyone wondering why they need dental implants, it’s important to understand […]
TikTok Hacks That Can Destroy Your Teeth
TikTok features millions of DIY videos for everything from how to clean your carpets to tips on planning the perfect date. Recently, there has been a growing trend of influencers who offer TikTok hacks for teeth whitening, saving money on dental checkups, and more. Unfortunately, many of these hacks don’t do what is claimed and […]
Our mission is to help patients live healthier lives. We provide a caring, nurturing environment where your comfort and oral health is our number one priority.
Laurent J. Forcioli, Dentist Lombard IL
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