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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
Scheduling Dental Procedures When You’re Pregnant
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Pregnancy leads to so many changes in your body, so it’s no surprise that your teeth and gums are affected as well! Dental care is very important during these months, Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
What is Remineralization?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
Balancing Act
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
When Is The Right Time To Get An Extraction
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why. You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health. Read more
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Gerald Ward DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Burbank, Illinois office, there is one family member that might Read more