Most people think getting a root canal is a pain, but it can be the opposite, and there is good reason to appreciate them. According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), May is “Save Your Tooth Month,” the second week of May is Root Canal Awareness Week and Root Canal Awareness Day is Wednesday, … Continued
Help Reduce your Carbon Footprint in Honor of Earth Day/Week/Month with Biodegradable Toothbrushes and Recycling Options April is Earth Month, Earth Week is April 19—23, and Earth Day is April 22. That means it’s time to think about how all of what we do on this planet affects it. We usually think about that impact … Continued
How Well Do You Really Know Your Dental Hygienist? We’ve Got the Scoop on Gayle Joyce. In the past few months, you’ve gotten to know your dentists a bit better through our Staff Q&A blog posts. Now, it’s time to learn more about our wonderful hygienists! As always, we channeled our inner journalists to get … Continued
Do you know the difference between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant? We’ve got both on our staff and can help clear up the confusion. If you’re not sure about the difference between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant, you’re not alone. People often confuse the two jobs. That’s partly because we’re always … Continued
Celebrating women’s history, women in dentistry, and the women of Romeoville Dental Center, a place and a profession where women shine. Is it a coincidence that March is not only Women’s History Month, but also the month when we celebrate National Dentist Day (March 6), Dental Assistants Week (March 7-13), and get ready for Dental … Continued
Dr. Nina and Dr. Saba Visit with Kids at St. Andrew’s School in Romeoville Earlier in February, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Nina Arora and Dr. Saba Sheikh took the show on the road. The dentists made virtual visits to kids in 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade classes at St. Andrew’s … Continued
How Well Do You Really Know Your Dentist? We’ve got the scoop on Dr. Nina Arora. With all the questions we ask when you visit, we think we know you pretty well. We hope the feeling is mutual! Next to keeping you healthy and smiling, our greatest joy is getting to know you personally. … Continued
Dr. Umang Patel was recently quoted in the article, “12 Medications That Cause Dry Mouth (and How to Treat It),” published on SingleCare.com. Here’s an excerpt from the article from Dr. Umang Patel: “It’s important to keep your appointments every six months with your dentist if you are experiencing dry mouth because it can cause tooth decay,” … Continued
February Activities Get Everyone Talking There’s a lot to look forward to in February! Who will be your Valentine? Will the Groundhog see his shadow? The shortest month is full of fun holidays. Our favorite by far is the last of the month: National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28! It’s also a month … Continued
Get the scoop on Dr. Umang Patel. We hope you’d say you know us pretty well. We’ve known many of you for years, and we see multiple generations in many of your families. Getting to know you personally is part of the feeling of family we talk about so often. But the truth is that … Continued
