The Best DH in Baseball
- posted: May 07, 2024
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read More
Is your child a mouth breather?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read More
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read More
Every Day is Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read More
Dental X-rays and Your Child
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Chicago, Illinois office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read More
What to do about Dry Mouth
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
At Hartej S. Sood, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read More
When should I floss during the day?
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Hartej S. Sood, DDS maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to Read More
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read More
The Start of Valentine’s Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
Our team at Hartej S. Sood, DDS recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research Read More
Dental X-Ray Safety
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read More
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read More