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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
How do I avoid bad breath?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

At Gerald Ward DDS, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

At Gerald Ward DDS, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read more
Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Gerald Ward DDS is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more