Your smile is extremely precious, and at the same time extremely susceptible to damage. Beyond instantaneous damage that can arise due to oral accidents or injuries, microscopic damage can also occur to your tooth enamel without you being aware of it. Harmful acids in your mouth caused by plaque and bacteria can eat away at your tooth enamel and lead... read more »

What are you doing to keep your toothbrush clean? If you are looking to improve your tooth brushing skills, one easy technique is to improve the care you give to your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is past its expiration date or has fallen into disrepair, it will not be able to do the job expected of it. In addition, if... read more »

If you’re interested in caring for your child’s teeth, there are a few thing things you should probably know. For instance, you should start to brush your child’s teeth as soon as it erupts. Incidentally, you should also remember to wipe your baby’s gums before their first tooth even appears. Still, do you know when you should start flossing your... read more »

At Novera Dental, Drs. Rivera, Hosseini, and Nourahmadi in Chicago, Illinois, are excited to help you get your smile ready for your summer days with our dental checkup and cleaning. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), patients who receive regular dental cleanings every six months benefit from improved oral health. Our dental checkups are the perfect complement to your... read more »