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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
How do OTC whitening treatments compare to in-office whitening?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

At Gerald Ward DDS, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
How do I know if I need dentures?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be Read more
How do I pick the right toothpaste for my needs?
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more
Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Gerald Ward DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
Do You Have an Ageless Smile? Let Us Help You Keep It!
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Gerald Ward DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Burbank, Illinois area Read more