Using mouthwash can often feel redundant. What can it do that brushing and flossing doesn’t? Well, the truth is that mouthwash can do a quite a lot to help your brushing and flossing habits have an even greater impact for the better on your teeth and oral health. Mouthwash use and oral health go hand-in-hand. What’s key is understanding what... read more »

Tooth hazards are a serious health risk that can destroy your smile as you age. Although microscopic damage is a known risk factor for your oral health, oftentimes, lifestyle choices and products that we are surrounded by in our daily lives can damage our teeth just the same. To ensure your teeth can continue to thrive, make sure you're practicing... read more »

If you want to correct the alignment of your teeth, then try Invisalign®! Invisalign has many benefits and works well for people who want to adjust their smile discreetly. Because of their success, Invisalign has become a popular form of orthodontic treatment. Here at Lincoln Park Dental Associates, in Chicago, Illinois, our dentist, Dr. Theodore Gehrig, cares about your oral... read more »

Our skilled dentist, Dr. Theodore Gehrig, offers periodontal disease therapy for our patients battling gum disease. Also called periodontal disease, this condition afflicting the gum tissue in the mouth is highly treatable in the early stages. In fact, in the early stages, it can often turn around completely. One of the treatments that help accomplish this is a non-surgical deep... read more »