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Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read more
Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Burbank, Illinois is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
Ask Us about These Dental Treatments
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

There are a few dental treatments that the doctor and our team recommend for all patients to get if they wish to protect their oral health. Sometimes it’s hard for Read more
October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Burbank, Illinois, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

Many of our patients at Gerald Ward DDS have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read more
Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read more
What exactly is biofilm?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read more
Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
Are you at risk for sleep apnea?
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, the doctor and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep Read more