TMJ Awareness Month and an offer on Botox services to help ease the pain this November Each November, many dental practices highlight TMJ awareness. The national designation is an annual reminder that TMJ, or temporomandibular joints (the joints on each side of the jaw) and disorders/dysfunction related to them, can affect your dental and overall […]
Sensitive Teeth and Stress
Are you Swallowing Your Stress? The COVID-19 pandemic made many things painfully clear, including the link between sensitive teeth and stress. Stress is at the root of several things that can lead to sensitive teeth, among other dental issues. Some of the biggest ways stress shows are changes in diet, grinding and clenching, and preventative […]
In the News: Here’s How Often You Should Change Your Toothbrush
Dr. Umang Patel was recently featured in a Bustle.com article, “Here’s How Often You Should Change Your Toothbrush,” by Carolyn Steber. The article details the importance of proper toothbrush hygiene, which can prevent the growth of bacteria and mold, and how to make your toothbrush last longer. Here’s an excerpt from the article: Check out […]
A Random Act of Kindness for World Smile Day
Smiles Are for Sharing World Smile Day is the first Friday in October, and we’re celebrating with an infographic that had us grinning from start to finish. We learned a lot in our research to find fun, interesting, and useful information to share with you. We hope you’ll let us know if it made you […]
National Gum Care Awareness Month is Upon Us
What You Need to Know About Gum Disease and Gum Care September is National Gum Care Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to brush up on gum disease. According to a study quoted on the National Center for Disease Control (CDC) website, “nearly half (46%) of all adults aged 30 years or older show […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Staff Q&A: Dental Assistant Lisa
Get to Know Palos Heights Family Dental Assistant Lisa Time to get to know another of our Palos Heights dental assistants! This time, we sat down with Lisa. Q&A with Palos Heights Family Dental Hygienist Lisa Q. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Taking care of […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Staff Q&A: Dental Assistant Maria
Get to Know Palos Heights Dental Assistant Maria Time to get to know one of our Palos Heights dental assistants! This time, we sat down with Maria. Q&A with Palos Heights Family Dental Hygienist Maria. Q. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I was interested in […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Welcomes Patients of Retiring Local Dentist Dr. Patricoski
Smooth Transition and Smiles Ahead In June of 2021, neighboring dentist Dr. Patricoski announced his retirement after a fulfilling 30-plus-years practicing dentistry just down the street from us in Palos Heights. We are honored that Dr. Patricoski chose Palos Heights Family Dental to entrust with the care of his patient base. Although we know his […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Staff Q&A: Hygienist Maggie
Getting to Know Palos Heights Family Dental Hygienist Maggie Time to get to know another one of our Palos Heights dental hygienists! We sat down with hygienist Maggie and channeled our inner journalists to get the inside story for you. Q&A with Palos Heights Family Dental Hygienist Maggie Q. How long have you been a […]
In the News: “Comings & Goings” in the Chicago Tribune
In “Comings & Goings” by Bob Song on July 29, 2021, the Chicago Tribune ran a blurb covering the news about Dr. Patricoski retiring in June and subsequently entrusting his patient base to Palos Heights Family Dental.