Dr. Nina and Dr. Saba Visit with Students for National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month Dr. Nina Arora and Dr. Saba Sheikh went back to school in February for National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month. The dentists visited virtually to talk about dental health, alligator teeth, and more with kids in 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade […]
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Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month in Palos Heights
Get In On the February Fun We’re looking forward to February! There is so much to discover and do. If you’re like us, you might be wondering whether the Groundhog will see his shadow or who will agree to be your Valentine. The shortest month is full of fun holidays. Did you know that February […]
Palos Heights Family Dental Staff Q&A: Dr. Umang Patel
How Well Do You Really Know Your Dentist? We’ve got the scoop on Dr. Umang Patel. Many of our patients have been coming here for years – generations even! If that’s you, we hope you would say you know us pretty well. It’s part of that feeling of family we’re always talking about. But we’re […]
Spit & Swish for Strong Smiles
The Difference Between Mouthwash for Kids and Adults, and Benefits of Both Who knew “spit and swish” was a skill? It is when it comes to mouthwash for kids, and you might be surprised how often people ask about that, among other questions about mouthwash. We believe it can be a great supplement to your […]
Top 10 Reasons the Palos Heights Family is Thankful
From Our Family to Yours This year, more than ever, we’re feeling grateful for our patients. Now that it’s almost Thanksgiving, we thought we’d share the top 10 reasons our Palos Heights family is thankful. Your family’s resilience and humor keep us smiling. We appreciate the curiosity and interest you show when you open our […]
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 holiday. 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 […]
Healthy Halloween Treats & Tricks
Infographic Shows Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween Season We want to help you and your family have a healthy Halloween while still having Halloween fun. Dr. Umang Patel boiled and toiled it all into this no-trouble infographic. From basic dental health tips to best and worst candy and a sweet idea about what to […]
Snack Smart with Tooth Healthy Snacks & Your Teeth Will Thank You!
Your natural teeth are irreplaceable (unless you opt for dental implants) and you want to do everything you can to take care of them for the rest of your life! Sugar and other processed foods can lead to cavities, and cavities will slowly create more tooth decay, and this will eventually lead you to needing […]
Why You Get Cavities: Our Top 3 Reasons
Cavities are holes caused by erosion of our teeth, commonly known as an unfortunate result of tooth decay. Many have the misconception that children only get cavities from too many sweets, but it is also an issue that plagues adults every year. The following is a list composed of our top 3 reasons why you get cavities: 1. Sugary Foods […]
Do You Really Need to Toss Your Toothbrush After Illness?
After you’ve recovered from an illness like the flu or a bad cold, you probably go through a cleansing routine: Wash all the linens in hot water, disinfect the house from top to bottom, toss out all the empty containers of Tamiflu or cough syrup, and then buy a new toothbrush. But do you really […]