New Palos Heights Family Dental Office Will Mean More Room and Convenience for Patients We are excited to announce that Palos Heights Family Dental is moving to a bigger, newly renovated office space! In the summer of 2021, we welcomed the patients of retiring local dentist, Dr. Patricoski. Since then, we’ve loved every minute of […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Staff Q&A: Office Manager Jen
Getting to Know Palos Heights Family Dental Office Manager Jen Time to get to know our Palos Heights Family Dental Office Manager Jen! Q&A with Palos Heights Family Dental Office Manager Jen Q. What did you want to be when you grew up, and what brought you to the dental office? I actually always wanted […]
Dental Insurance Benefits & Cost: What’s the Deal?
Understanding What You Get and Whether It’s Worth It to Buy November is a big month full of big events, starting with elections and ending with many people’s favorite holidays. Dental insurance benefits and costs might be very low on your list of things to think about, but this is the time to do it […]
Talking TMJ Awareness
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 […]
In Modern Wellness Weekly: Putting An Effort Into Dental Hygiene
Dr. Umang Patel was recently featured in a Modern Wellness Weekly article, “Putting An Effort Into Dental Hygiene,” by Lisa Iannucci. For National Dental Hygiene Month, he spoke about the importance of good oral health. Here’s an excerpt from the article: Check out the full article for more advice from Dr. Patel. To schedule an […]
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 […]