• updated: Mar. 31, 2026

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read More

• updated: Mar. 24, 2026

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read More

• updated: Mar. 17, 2026

As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read More

• updated: Mar. 10, 2026

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read More

• updated: Mar. 03, 2026

At We Smile Dental, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee Read More

• updated: Feb. 28, 2026

Spring is a season of fresh starts and your smile deserves one, too. Just like you deep-clean your home after winter, March is the perfect time to spring clean your Read More

• updated: Feb. 24, 2026

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Chicago, Illinois office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read More

• updated: Feb. 17, 2026

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read More

• updated: Feb. 10, 2026

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More

• updated: Feb. 03, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More

• updated: Jan. 28, 2026

Your trusted family dentist in Chicago shares why oral health matters for heart health this February February is American Heart Month and a perfect time to talk about how your oral Read More

• updated: Jan. 27, 2026

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read More

• updated: Jan. 20, 2026

the doctor and our team at We Smile Dental frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, Read More

• updated: Jan. 13, 2026

Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as Read More

• updated: Jan. 06, 2026

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read More

• updated: Jan. 15, 2026

As the New Year begins, many of us set out with ambitious resolutions to improve our lives, from eating better to exercising more. But as the weeks go by, that initial burst of motivation often fades. Read More