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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
Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
What are the benefits of visiting a dentist regularly?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
Root Cavities
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where Read more