Oral Facial & Implant Specialists

08/26/2025

Make an appointment with us and see just how nice and friendly we are! (847) 381-0106

08/24/2025

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A single infected tooth can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and even Alzheimer’s.🚨🦷

🧪 Scientists warn that oral health is deeply connected to overall health. Research shows bacteria from infected gums and teeth, such as P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum, can enter the bloodstream and silently spread throughout the body, fueling inflammation and disease.

❤️ Heart: Oral bacteria have been linked to arterial plaque buildup, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. People with untreated gum disease face significantly higher chances of cardiovascular events.

🧠 Brain: Traces of oral bacteria have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. This suggests chronic gum infections may play a role in memory loss, dementia, and even stroke.

🩸 Diabetes: Oral infections make blood sugar harder to control, while uncontrolled diabetes accelerates gum disease — creating a dangerous two-way cycle.

🤰 Pregnancy: Gum disease has been connected to premature births, low birth weight, and pregnancy complications, likely through inflammatory chemicals spreading from the mouth.

✅ The mouth is not separate from the body — it is the gateway. Protecting it is not optional. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits are among the simplest yet most powerful ways to safeguard the heart, brain, and entire body.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.

08/11/2025

We love our reviews! Thank you so much for your kind words!

07/18/2025

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Why is a bone graft needed before the dental implant procedure? Learn what causes bone loss and why a bone graft is beneficial for dental implant success.

07/17/2025

Happy 5 Year Work Anniversary, Dr. Martin! It’s been a pleasure working for you these past 5 years!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your day with friends and family and have fun celebrating America!!! 🇺🇸 🎆

06/16/2025

It’s summer time, which means it’s time to get those wisdom teeth out! Call us to make a consultation appointment before it’s too late! (847) 381-0106

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!!!

06/10/2025

What a every nice review we received recently! We love our patients so much! Thank you for your kind words!

06/02/2025

We’ve been a little behind on our feature Mondays but we’re back!!!!

Today’s feature Monday is Shani!
She’s been working here for 4 years as one of our surgical assistants.
She has worked in the dental field for 21 years.
Her favorite part about her job is helping to care for patients and seeing how happy they are with the outcome of the procedure!
When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with family and her son, Anthony. She enjoys cooking, particularly Persian foods, swimming, traveling and visiting the botanical gardens. She is tri-lingual too! She can speak English, Farsi and German!

05/26/2025

Today, we remember not just the sacrifice, but the love and courage behind it. Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/20/2025

Time for another giveaway!!! ☀️🌸🕶️🍉
You know the drill:
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It’s that simple!

✨Winner will be announced June 30th✨

Good luck!!!!!