How Brushing Our Teeth Can Affect Our Enamel

Brushing our teeth is good. We can keep the enamel, the hard outer layer of our teeth, clear of plaque this way. However, we need to be careful with our brushing or else we can negatively affect our enamel. In order to help your enamel out, you can consider these suggestions in regards to your brushing. One thing you can... read more »

Fall in Love with Your Smile Thanks to Aging and Dental Health

If you wish to keep your smile safe, take the necessary steps to improve your oral hygiene. This includes making sure you are doing everything you can to ensure your teeth are clean and healthy for a lifetime of regular use. Always make time for your dentist to ensure your oral health is progressing correctly. As you age, your teeth... read more »

What Can I Do to Make My Brushing Routine More Successful?

Did you know there are little secrets about brushing that can make your technique more effective and successful? Well, it's true! And Dr. Christopher Pavletic and our dental team are more than happy to share those secrets with you so you can maintain a top-notch oral health and smile. The first secret is to use a soft-bristled toothbrush. It’s also... read more »

Your First Cavity

The whole point of visiting Dr. Christopher Pavletic at Trine Dental Group in Orland Park, Illinois, is to ensure that your teeth are in the best shape possible. Sadly, we can’t all keep our teeth in perfect health, and most people will end up with a cavity at some point in their life. So if you have your first cavity,... read more »

Nightly Brushing: Is it Really Important?

Usually, it’s fairly easy to brush your teeth as a part of your morning routine, but did you know that many people forget to brush their teeth right before they go to bed. As you can probably guess, this can lead to a number of negative consequences. The consequences associated with forgetting to brush your teeth before bed can be... read more »