Keeping your jaw in a protruding position, such as when you bite your nails, can put an inordinate amount of pressure on your jaw joint. Biting nails also puts you at risk of chipping or cracking teeth. Try applying bitter-tasting nail polish, or reducing your overall stress level. If particular situations are triggers for you, find something to do with your hands during those times.

Teeth are made for biting and chewing food–not opening things, or holding things when your hands are full. Using teeth as tools drastically increases your risk of breaking teeth, as well as putting pressure on your jaw. It also puts you at risk of swallowing things that you shouldn’t. Take a minute and find the tools required or ask someone to give you a hand–your teeth will thank you.

Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the best habits you could develop for your teeth. However, you must use a soft-bristled toothbrush and gentle pressure when brushing teeth. Using a stiff- bristled toothbrush and brushing too hard can both damage your tooth enamel and your gum tissues. This opens them up to infection and tooth erosion. When brushing your teeth, think “massage,” rather than “scrub.”

For more information, call Magnificent Mile Family Dental in Chicago, Illinois, at 312-280-0034.  Dr. Olaitan Registe and our team are happy to help you develop healthy dental habits!

It is important to start by saying pediatric dentistry is mainly for children. To specialize in pediatric dentistry, your dentist, Dr. Olaitan Registe had to have extra years of education and practice to specialize in treating children. Having an expert go over your child’s oral health is important, and can help set your child up for positive oral health as they grow into adults.

Because they have intense training with children and every child is different, our dental team has a wide range of treatments to help your child’s oral health and comfort for their special needs. Our team also understands how important it is to keep your child’s oral health in tip-top shape, so they can keep on smiling healthy and bright for years to come.

If you feel it’s time for your children to see a dentist, or have any questions about pediatric dentistry, please feel free to call us at 312-280-0034 to talk with a member of our professional pediatric dental staff. Our team is excited to help you in any way we can, so you can keep your child’s smile healthy and bright.

Magnificent Mile Family Dental provides dental composite fillings, also known as white fillings, which are a tooth-colored filling that blends in with your natural smile. Composite fillings are a popular choice for your smile because they look natural. They are best-suited for small to mid-size cavities and can be used on both the front and back teeth, where they withstand the pressures of chewing.

Unlike amalgam fillings, with a composite filling, your dentist doesn’t need to cut away healthy tooth structure because the composite resin bonds to the tooth. Composite fillings shrink a tiny bit when they harden which might allow bacteria to enter, making them technique sensitive, so they take a little longer to fill, and our skilled dentist will make sure the filling is layered properly. Composite fillings last anywhere from 7-10 years when properly cared for and maintained.

If you need a cavity filled or have any questions about our mercury-free fillings, Dr. Olaitan Okediji at Magnificent Mile Family Dental in Chicago, Illinois, is here to help. You can reach our dedicated team by calling 312-280-0034 today!