Our Dental Blog

We’ve gathered 5 amazing recipes for drinks that will surely raise your spirits and make you feel merry during the holiday season. Check it out! 5 Merry Holiday Drinks (for adults) | Holiday Survival...

Our Shorewood, IL dental team share 5 great cozy winter treats to help survive the holiday season! Top 5 Cozy Winter Treats | Holiday Survival...

It’s that time of year again. It’s that time where you plan the epic family gatherings; you strategize the holiday shopping list; you mentally prepare for Aunt Sally’s bizarre stories…it’s that time where all these happenings can either heighten or dampen your holiday...

The saying “Smile and the world smiles with you,” highlights the inestimable value of a dazzling smile. Do your stained, unsightly teeth cause you to miss out on the benefits associated with sharing your smile? Then consider the smile-rejuvenating option of our...

Renovating your house presents the “do-it-yourself” option, or that of engaging a professional. Time and money has been invested, so of course the results have to be something you can be proud of! The same goes for the smile you wear every day. The Teeth Whitening...

My daughter’s orthodontist wants to have four of her teeth pulled before braces. Why does he want to do that and if we don’t, what will happen? Dr. Mike Lakota of Lakota Dental in Shorewood, IL explains why removing teeth before getting braces may be necessary....

Do I really need to see my dentist every 6 months?  My teeth are pretty clean and my cleaning only lasts about 20 minutes.     Originally, it was recommended to have a 6 month exam.  When we started to understand gum disease, we incorporated cleanings into...