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  • Why Are My Baby’s Teeth Stained?

    Why Are My Baby’s Teeth Stained?

    As brand-new humans, it seems logical that babies and children would have gleaming white teeth to go along with their bright eyes and soft skin. Baby teeth—also called primary teeth—generally do appear whiter than adult permanent teeth because they are more calcified. However,  it is not uncommon for a child’s teeth to appear less than…

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  • The Discovery of X-Rays

    The Discovery of X-Rays

    Forever Smiles can diagnose and screen for a host of maladies thanks to sophisticated imaging technology. X-rays are now so frequently used and so effective that most of us take their capabilities for granted—but it was not so long ago a tumor or damaged bone couldn’t be found without the patient actually being cut open!…

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  • “Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection

    “Buy-Up” Dental Insurance: A Little Extra Protection

    When it comes to dental insurance, it seems like there can be as many (or more) questions as there are answers. Even when you are fortunate enough to have dental insurance, navigating its use can still be very confusing. Many people don’t give their dental insurance a second thought – until the day comes when…

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  • This Tool Can Help Your Child Floss Like a Boss!

    This Tool Can Help Your Child Floss Like a Boss!

    Hey Glencoe parents, how diligent are you about flossing once a day? Unless you’re an avid flosser, you probably hate this question. However, we don’t ask to shame you, so keep that in mind when we ask how much you help your young one floss. We know it’s not particularly easy to get string in…

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  • Destination Dentistry – Are the Savings Worth the Risk?

    Destination Dentistry – Are the Savings Worth the Risk?

    Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money. As medical education and technology improve all around the…

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  • Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

    Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?

    When he became the first president of the United States, George Washington had only one real tooth left! You heard right—just ONE. Everyone has heard something about this great man and his dental history, but if you heard that Washington had wooden teeth, then you heard wrong.  This myth is totally false—and Dr. Shawn Knorr…

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  • Is Holistic Dentistry Right for Me?

    Is Holistic Dentistry Right for Me?

    Currently a hot topic of debate among dental and health professionals, holistic dentistry has gained popularity in recent years, alongside the movement toward naturopathic medicine. Dr. Knorr & Dr. Ibberson at Forever Smiles wants Glencoe residents to understand the differences between the two approaches to dentistry, in order to make the most informed decision when…

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  • Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist?

    Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist?

    We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since you saw a dentist that you’re not even sure…

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