Camping trips, picnics, family cookouts; summer is just jam-packed with things to do. In the flurry of all that fun, a new school year can sneak up on you. It can be hard to think about preparing for school when you are still in summer vacation mode but don’t...
Our Dental Blog
Welcome to the dental blog of Dr. Mike Lakota, a highly skilled dentist in Shorewood and Naperville, IL.
Restorative Dentistry |3 min read
Options for Missing Teeth – Which is Right For You?
If you are dealing with missing teeth, you’ll understand the many problems they can cause. Eating certain foods is almost impossible, and you just don’t like the way you look when you smile. Photos are out of the question! Fortunately, there are many...
General Dentistry |2 min read
How To Choose the Best Toothbrush
When was the last time you perused the oral care aisle at the drugstore? It’s packed FULL of options; choosing the best toothbrush can appear to be an impossible feat. Should you select a brush with soft or hard bristles? Manual or electric? The possibilities may seem...
Ask the Dentist: Is Teeth Whitening Safe?
Have you been unhappy with your smile? Perhaps you’ve noticed it appears yellowish in photos. Or maybe you have an important event coming up and you’d like your smile to look brighter and more youthful. If so, you’re not alone: A recent study by the...
Health News |3 min read
Sleep Apnea: Is It a Big Deal?
Sleep apnea contributes to 450,000 death per year. So, yes! It is a big deal if you don’t undergo the proper channels to treat this deadly disease. If you believe you or a loved one have sleep apnea, you’re not alone. In America, sleep apnea affects more...
Parents & Family |4 min read
4 Tips to Help Your Child LOVE the Dentist
Experts recommend that children have their first dental visit by age one, or when their first tooth is visible. From there, children may need as many as 10 dental visits before kindergarten! Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re...
Office News |2 min read
How to Leave Your Favorite Dentist a Google+ Review
Picture this: You just had the most amazing dental visit at Lakota Dental! The service was excellent, the staff was friendly, the dentist was incredibly talented, and the list goes on and on. You’re definitely feeling the love, and while you highly recommend...
How Comprehensive Dentistry in Shorewood Benefits You!
Has your approach to dentistry been to visit the dentist only when you have a dental issue demanding immediate attention? A toothache, broken tooth, or bleeding, swollen gums are certainly emergency situations and should have immediate attention. Single-tooth...
Health News |3 min read
TMJ Awareness Month: What You Need to be Aware Of
Do you experience throbbing tension headaches? What about unexplained soreness in your neck and shoulders? Have normal activities like chewing or speaking become painful? You may be experiencing the painful effects of TMJ disorder, an excruciating ailment that...
Parents & Family |3 min read
Motivate Your Kids to Brush with the Brush DJ App
Need a motivational tool to get your kids brushing their teeth regularly and correctly? Look no further! The Brush DJ App was created for just this purpose. You can download Brush DJ for free on the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Creating good oral hygiene habits...