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What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Mar. 29, 2023.

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Bolingbrook, Illinois office immediately and let us advise you Read more
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more
Gum Disease in Children
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read more
Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

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
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around Bolingbrook, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At Placida Dental, 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. One of Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
Courting Disaster
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more
Why are my gums shrinking?
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more