Proper teeth maintenance is essential. From an early age, we learn to brush our teeth and floss. But what happens when an emergency strikes? An estimated 41,000 root canals are completed daily, according to the American Association of Endodontists. Root canals sound scary, but they are routine procedures that allow the patient to resume regular…

Most of us know that you need to brush your teeth at least twice a day to prevent cavities and keep them looking bright and shiny. Unfortunately, not everyone brushes their teeth correctly or long enough for the at-home oral care task to be effective. Studies have found that people who don’t brush their teeth…

Are you concerned about the safety of dental x-rays? Wondering how much radiation is in a digital dental x-ray? Radiation is measured in units called microsieverts. The dose of exposure to a dental x-ray depends on the extent of the x-rays. If you have a full mouth series of 18 images, you are exposed to…

If you’re considering a dental implant, you may be wondering how it works and if you should have permanent crown cement or a screw to attach the crown. At Pennino Family Dentistry in Barrington, IL, we use these long-lasting tooth replacement options. Let’s begin by discussing dental implants. They are used for different purposes, so…

Crowns usually don’t just fall out. But they can be exposed to damage. Sometimes they break, chip, or fall out due to trauma—like getting hit in the face with a ball or biting into hard food, candy or ice. Alternatively, a crown can be damaged from wear and tear. Or it can fall out from…