A consistent oral hygiene habit of brushing your teeth each morning and night, as well as remembering to thoroughly floss at least once each day is essential for removing bacterial matter from your mouth. Any inconsistencies in these practices can allow residual plaque and food particles in your mouth, which could potentially harden into tartar near the gumline. As this... read more »

Oral hygiene is important. In fact, it’s so important that you need to practice good oral hygiene if you want a top-notch oral health and smile. It helps you have strong and healthy teeth and gums, which can help you have a better overall health, look and feel good, and even eat and speak properly. This is why your dentist,... read more »

As you may know, sugary foods and drinks can actually lead to tooth decay. You may also know that you can avoid this problem by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. Similarly, you may know that brushing and flossing correctly can help you keep these issues at bay. However, do you know when you should brush? You should remember to... read more »

If you were asked what the best defense was against getting cavities in your teeth, what would your answer be? If you thought of brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups, or mouthwash use, you’re not far off. What all of those activities have in common, though, is that they work together to accomplish one important goal – preserving your enamel. What... read more »

Working in any sort of professional environment requires that you look - and smell - your best. Part of that is ensuring that you don’t have bad breath that can leave a less-than-ideal first impression. If you have problems with bad breath, our staff here at Chicago Bright Smiles recommends you follow these three tips to keep the bad breath... read more »