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• Art Lessons
  Most people who visit Dr. Mladen Kralj’s cosmetic dental offices often mistake them for art studios, whether it’s the warm, rustic loft design in the downtown Chicago office, or the sleek, ultra-modern atmosphere at his Naperville location.
  Article courtesy of Mladen Kralj, DMD of Chicago, IL


• Root Canal Therapy Saves Teeth
  Question: “Dr. Arnold, I’m supposed to get a root canal next week. If that is supposed to take care of my toothache, why do I also need a crown?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• Cosmetic Dentistry Newsletters
  
  Article courtesy of Dr. Ramin Tabib and Dr. Elisa Mello of New York, NY


• Oral Health Score May Reveal Heart Risks
  Your smile may speak volumes about your heart. New research shows that poor scores in five different areas of oral health may serve as a red flag for heart disease risk.


• 'Good' Bacteria Fight Bad Breath, Smelly Feet
  Scientists have found bacteria that fight bad breath and smelly feet. The bacteria weren't concocted in a lab or discovered deep in a tropical rainforest. They were spotted in a very common location: the human mouth.


• Find A Dentist To Stop Bad Breath And Halitosis
  Bad breath, or halitosis, is a signal that something is not right inside your mouth. It may be as simple as the need to pay more attention to your daily oral hygiene, or it may indicate tooth decay, gum disease, or another medical problem. Whichever it is, bad breath is a red flag: take another look at your mouth!
  Article courtesy of Anthony S. Feck, DMD of Lexington, KY


• Dental Implants
  Imagine a tooth replacement that looks and feels much like your own natural tooth. Because dental implants can offer this and other benefits, they may be the best way to replace your missing teeth.


• Velscope Detects Oral Cancer Earlier
  Question: “Dr. Arnold, my aunt had a large oral cancer removed last month. What are dentists doing to detect oral cancer?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• How to get a million-dollar smile
  When preparing for a night on the town or maybe a networking social, everyone tries to look like a million bucks.


• Implants
  Last week a patient was seen with severe periodontal disease. He was at the point where the gum tissue was so infected that he was going to lose all of his teeth. Dr. Castaneda presented him with different options and they agreed that the best treatment would be an implant support cosmetic denture. Our patient was so excited about finally being able to feel confident about smiling again!
  Article courtesy of Alberto Castaneda, DDS of Shawnee, KS


• Teeth Whitening More Popular Than Ever
  Question: “I’m interested in whitening my teeth. What method works the best?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• The Missing Factor in Cosmetic Dentistry - Occlusion
  Imagine your best day ever in the office. Picture finishing work on your favorite patient. What did the work look like? Was it easy or almost predictable how perfect it would be?
  Article courtesy of Michael Teitelbaum DMD, FAGD of Briarcliff Manor, NY


• Methamphetamine Use Can Cause Dental Problems
  Question: “Dr. Arnold, are there any dental problems associated with meth use?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• NTI is FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention
  Question: “Dr. Arnold, I read online recently about a dental appliance that helps prevent migraines. How does this work?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• 'Prepless' veneers change the face of cosmetic dentistry
  LAFAYETTE — A new kind of veneers has changed the face of cosmetic dentistry for several local dentists.
  Article courtesy of Gordon West, DDS, PC of Lafayette, CO


• Drilless Root Canal
  Is there really such a thing as painless root canal? "Resin Direct Pulp Cap" or "Drilless Root Canal" are a great innovation in dentistry!
  Article courtesy of Michael Teitelbaum DMD, FAGD of Briarcliff Manor, NY


• Lip Piercing Can Lead to Receding Gums
  People who go in for lip piercing may get more than they bargained for. Besides attracting attention, they could also wind up with receding gums.


• Digital Radiography Becoming Prominent in Dentistry
  Question: "Dr. Arnold, what is the difference between regular dental x-rays and “computer” x-rays?”
  Article courtesy of Dr. James H. Arnold of Chesterton, IN


• Turning smiles into works of art
  Who knew that a visit to a dental office could be such a pleasurable experience? Ask anyone who has been to ORA Dental Studio—the cosmetic dental offices of Dr. Mladen Kralj.
  Article courtesy of Mladen Kralj, DMD of Chicago, IL


• The Wellness Hour
  Dr. Steven Koos, as an implant leader in the Chicago-land area, was recently featured on the Wellnes Hour for an in-depth discussion on the modern day solution for missing teeth - dental implants.
  Article courtesy of Mladen Kralj, DMD of Chicago, IL