These days, Americans are pretty well-versed in what’s healthy and what’s not. Whether we incorporate them into our diets is a different matter — but we pretty much all know that leafy greens and proteins are good for us, while processed foods and refined sugars are generally not. But do you ever think about the fact that what you eat has a significant impact on your oral health, too? That maintaining healthy teeth goes beyond avoiding sticky, sugary candy? You can have a significant impact on your oral health by keeping a few nutritional facts in mind — keep reading for more from your Aurora dentist.
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Dr. Nicholas D’Amico and Dr. Matt Mauck want to be your partners in making sure you and each member of your family enjoys the best dental and oral health. As your partner, we can offer tips to improve your at-home oral hygiene routine as we take good care of your teeth and gums in the office of the dentist Aurora relies on to offer a complete menu of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Regardless of which stage of life your family members are in, we’re here to help. 
If you dedicate countless hours every week driving your kids to practices, meetings, and to hang out with friends, you probably don’t have a lot of spare time. In 
Do you often suffer from headaches, a sore jaw, or tense muscles in your neck and shoulders? Perhaps you’ve noticed that your teeth appear to be shorter, flatter, or more worn down than they once were. These are common symptoms of two interrelated oral health concerns: TMJ disorder and bruxism. TMJ disorder, or temporomandibular joint disorder, affects millions of Americans, causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms that can interfere with your daily life. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can lead to multiple oral health concerns as well, though many affected by the problem aren’t even aware of the issue. 
General dentistry encompasses everything your smile needs to stay healthy for a lifetime, and a good relationship with your 
Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Despite our best laid plans and precautionary measures, accidents do happen. Do you know what constitutes a dental emergency or what you should do right away if one occurs? Any injury to the teeth, gums, jaw, or mouth should be considered serious and addressed accordingly. Keep this information from 
For an adult, the prospect of losing a tooth can be terrifying – unless, of course, you are the proud parent of a little one who is looking forward to his or her first visit from the tooth fairy! At