Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
Capturing the Moment
At The Whole Tooth we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little
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Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging
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Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to
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The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all
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The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable,
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Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
When patients of The Whole Tooth hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term
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Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
There are so many adults and teens in our Chicago, Illinois office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long and
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are
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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
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start,
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Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Our team at The Whole Tooth recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released
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Intraoral Cameras
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a
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Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it
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Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Chicago, Illinois office to pay
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