Costello & Dehart Dental Excellence Blog

Whether you enjoy playing a casual game of ultimate frisbee with your friends during the summer or are part of a professional team year-round, sports are a great way to stay in shape and build a community. Fortunately, undergoing orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to get in the way! If you are interested in straightening your teeth but would like to do a bit more research before scheduling your appointment, keep reading for the answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about sports and braces.

As a parent, all you want to do is protect your children from the dangers of the world. Dental x-rays can seem foreign and even a little scary, so it makes sense why you might be apprehensive about them. After all, isn’t all that radiation harmful to your child? While that’s a valid concern, advances in technology have made this a worry of the past. If you’re still not convinced, continue reading to find out how dental x-rays are not only safe but offer great benefits for your child’s oral health.

You try to do your best to keep up with your child’s dental health. By reminding and helping them to brush and floss, taking them to the dentist for regular checkups, and watching their sugar intake, you are helping to set their smiles up for success. However, there is still so much about children’s dentistry that you probably aren’t aware of. Continue reading to learn some interesting facts about your kid’s smiles that you didn’t already know!

You try to prioritize the dental health of your entire family, but it can be a challenge. Even if your household is great at keeping up with their dental visits, it can still be a headache. When you have to go all of the way across town multiple times to get dental care, this makes the day a lot more hectic than it needs to be. Fortunately, there is a solution. By choosing a family dentist, you will experience all sorts of benefits. Continue reading to learn what they are.

When you look at your reflection or a picture of yourself, are you happy with the way your smile looks? If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing you wish you could change about your teeth. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, attaining a gorgeous grin is easier than ever before. No matter how severe your cosmetic dental flaws are, your dentist can develop a plan to correct them. Here are four of the most common treatments your dentist can use to fix your smile.

This past year has been difficult, as we’ve all had to make several changes to combat the spread of COVID. While spending more time at home, you might have missed your routine cleaning and checkup because dental offices have been closed. Unfortunately, skipping semi-annual appointments and the stress of coronavirus has resulted in many avoidable oral health issues. Here’s the connection between dental emergencies and COVID.

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There is something about a set of bright, white teeth. They send a message to the world that you’re vibrant and full of energy. And then there’s the confidence boost that comes along with having a nice smile. To achieve this, many people turn to over-the-counter (OTC) teeth whitening products. What can happen when these products are overused? Read on to find out and learn about the differences in quality between store bought and professional whitening agents.

If you were to lose a front tooth, it’s likely a given that you would want to replace it as soon as possible in order to get your smile looking good again. Losing a back tooth is often not taken as seriously by people simply because it’s not something that is noticeable to others. If no one knows it’s missing, how necessary is it to replace it? It might be surprising to hear, but living with missing teeth, even in the back, can pose serious risks to your oral health. Keep reading to learn what your Arlington Heights dentist has to say about the issues that can arise from missing back teeth.

Gift-giving is one of the most fun aspects of the holidays, and it’s never too early to start. Seeing someone’s eyes light up with excitement brings the satisfaction and pride in knowing you gave the perfect gift. Holiday shopping can be stressful, but your dentist in Arlington Heights is happy to help. With a few days left before the holiday shopping season starts, why not make things easier on yourself and consider giving the gift of a beautiful, healthy smile? Here are 4 gift ideas that can help your friends and family have beautiful teeth all year long.