Even if you are a germaphobe who bleaches every surface in your home daily and frequently applies antibacterial hand cleaner while exploring the sights at Navy Pier with thousands of your closest friends, you can’t avoid this truth: You carry some of the worst bacteria with you everywhere you go!

With more than 600 different types of bacteria that make their home on your teeth, gums and throat, your mouth is the dirtiest place in the human body. And the worst offenders are those that hide below the gumline where you can’t see it. Here’s what your dentist in Crown Point advises you to do about it. (more…)

Most people think that their dentist in Crown Point spends most of his or her time filling cavities and pulling teeth. In reality, dentists treat hundreds of oral health conditions, ranging from minor issues to potentially life-threatening diseases. Knowing the most common symptoms for these problems is important for getting the right care when you need it.

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