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Preventing Periodontal Disease – Vernon Hills, IL
The Dr. Steven Hoffenberg in Vernon Hills, IL would like to give you some advice on preventing periodontal disease. Did you know it only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus … Continue reading
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Tagged periodontal disease, plaque, tooth decay, treatment
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What is CEREC? – Vernon Hills, IL
Dr. Steven Hoffenberg of Vernon Hills, IL provides convenient CEREC services at his office. CEREC (CEramic REConstruction) adapts to a wide variety of practice configurations. CEREC consists of image acquisition electronics, an infrared camera, and milling unit. These tools, combined … Continue reading
Monitoring Infant’s Fluoride Intake can Prevent Fluorosis – Vernon Hills, IL
Even though fluoride is necessary to prevent tooth decay, Dr. Hoffenberg from Vernon Hills, IL suggests too much fluoride given to infants and children can amount to fluorosis. Fluorosis is a harmless dental condition which is characterized by brown, mottled … Continue reading
What Are My Dental Filling Options? – Vernon Hills, IL
Dr. Steven Hoffenberg of Vernon Hills, IL is an experienced dentist and  offers plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to dental fillings. Many patients are confused by what kinds of dental filling options are available … Continue reading
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Preventing Periodontal Disease – Vernon Hills, IL
It only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention. Once … Continue reading
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Tagged il, periodontal disease, plaque, prevention, tartar, vernon hills
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Porcelain Fixed Bridges – Vernon Hills, IL
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. There are several types of bridges. You and Dr. Hoffenberg, Dr. Dang, or Dr. Lee will discuss the best options for your particular … Continue reading
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Teeth Whitening Vernon Hills – Enhance Your Smile
Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. Because having whiter teeth has now become the number … Continue reading
Tooth Colored Fillings (Composite Fillings) – Vernon Hills
A composite (tooth-colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion will be removed and the tooth will then be filled with a composite filling. There are many … Continue reading
Cerac 1 hour crowns – match your tooth color – Vernon Hills
CEREC®, allows our doctors to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic fillings, saving patients time and inconvenience. CEREC® is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC® you can … Continue reading
Porcelain Veneers are great for chipped or discolored teeth – Vernon Hills
Porcelain Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth-shaped porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Veneers can completely … Continue reading