Free Dental Care from Big Smile Dental Each year, our staff and some other incredible dentists in Chicago do something special for the people in our community… We open our doors and provide free dental procedures for those who would otherwise be unable to afford the care that they need.   Every year on February 14th, we hold our annual “Dentists With Heart” Valentine’s Day charity and offer free dental care to anyone – all day! This is our way of giving back to his community during these difficult economic times. Having practiced in the Logan Square/Avondale area for nearly … Continue reading “Free Dental Care At Big Smile Dental On Valentine’s Day!”

Porcelain veneers are an easy way to improve the look of your smile quickly. They may be used on their own to fill gaps, correct an undesirable shape, smooth chips, or cover up teeth that can’t be whitened with bleaching procedures such as office power whitening. This type of treatment may also be combined with other procedures such as Invisalign for straightening or tooth-colored crowns to rebuild damaged teeth as part of a comprehensive smile makeover. Many of the procedures that may be combined with porcelain veneers as part of a smile makeover are also alternatives to veneers. If Big Smile Dental finds that porcelain veneers are the best … Continue reading “Chicagoland dentist provides tips on choosing the best veneer”

Using mouthwash every morning, you are likely to get good results after a few weeks. Dentists recommend the use of mouthwash at least once a day because it kills bacteria, prevents tooth decay, gingivitis, mouth infections, and refreshes your breath. Mouthwash can be used before or after brushing your teeth. However, avoid eating or brushing for at least half an hour after using mouthwash. Some people are in the habit of using a mouthwash before brushing, swishing it about for about a minute, rinsing the mouth with water, and then brushing the teeth. This is not recommended, because the germs … Continue reading “How often and when should mouthwash be used?”