Category: Dental Health

  • Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In?

    Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In?

    If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged in a timely manner, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Forever Smiles would like to share a few possible reasons permanent adult teeth can be delayed.  Is There Enough Space for the New Teeth to Grow? The most common reason for permanent teeth…

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  • 5 Reasons for Early Orthodontic Assessment

    5 Reasons for Early Orthodontic Assessment

    When most people think of braces, an image of a teenager with a mouthful of metal comes to mind. Most people who need orthodontics get braces in their early to mid-teens, but Forever Smiles would like to share several reasons why early orthodontic assessment and even treatment can be a good idea. The American Association of…

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  • Oral Anatomy 101

    Oral Anatomy 101

    Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make your mouth function. Read more below from Dr. Knorr from Forever Smiles, in Glencoe to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works. Teeth The look…

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  • What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?

    What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?

    Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to…

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  • How to Spot These 7 Dental Issues in Your Children

    How to Spot These 7 Dental Issues in Your Children

    Having kids is an enormous (and enormously fulfilling) job. As the saying goes “kids don’t come with a manual.” While there isn’t a manual, there are dental experts! If you’re a parent and are wondering if your child’s oral habits are normal, or if it’s time to get help, read on for how to spot…

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  • Bad Breath: When Morning Breath Becomes Halitosis

    Bad Breath: When Morning Breath Becomes Halitosis

    It’s often said that a true friend will tell you if you have bad breath. Bad breath, formally known as halitosis, is embarrassing and can hold you back from truly enjoying your life and social situations. Like a good friend, Forever Smiles in Glencoe will tell it to you straight. Read more below to determine…

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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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