Tips for Tackling Pregnancy Gingivitis
Pregnancy could easily be described as a season of constant change. Hormones are fluctuating and blood flow is increasing, in addition to a whole host of other things. These changes often have a substantial impact on a woman's oral health and can often lead to...
read moreSupplements to Keep Your Teeth for a Lifetime
Like many of the patients at Creekside Dental, you probably take several supplements. That’s why Dr. Sara Chung, Dr. William McCune, and Dr. John Micaletti think it’s important you stay up to date on the research. According to a recent 5-year study, adding calcium and...
read moreFluoride Toothpastes vs. Fluoride-free – Which is Better?
At Creekside Dental, Dr. Sara Chung, Dr. William McCune, and Dr. John Micaletti are here to answer your questions regarding the fluoride-free toothpastes you may be seeing on the market. In essence, the most important function of toothpaste usually tends to be the...
read moreThe Rationale Behind Tongue Cleaning
Seldom if ever do we take time to clean our tongues, but tongue cleaning is key in maintaining oral hygiene and especially having good breath. The tongue harbors bacteria that acts on food debris left in the mouth. The resulting chemical process produces smelly...
read moreGet Your Teeth Whitened Properly
Your smile is often the first thing that people notice about you, so having a dazzling smile can be an asset to both your confidence and your appearance. Over time though, our teeth can get dulled, yellowed, or stained, and many people reach for the quick whitening...
read moreOpioid Abuse: A Commitment to Your Health
Opioid abuse continues to rise, coming to a peak in 2016. This tragedy has implications in the dental community: opioids are often used to treat dental pain, which opens up the possibility of abuse among dental patients. Thus, the American Dental Association (ADA) has...
read moreHow to Restore Lost Files in iPhone without Updating
You can download any iOS programming refreshes for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch without utilizing iTunes. There are really two approaches to do this, the first is utilizing the iOS gadget itself yet there are provisos and restrictions with that, and after that there...
read moreAmericans Need to Floss More
If you often forget to floss, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that almost 33% of Americans never floss. Another 37% don’t floss daily. The likely culprit? A lack of information on what makes flossing so key to your oral...
read moreThe ABC’s of Canker Sores (and How to Deal)
Cankers form in the mouth for many reasons. However, they shouldn't be confused with cold sores, which appear outside of the mouth but have the same uncomfortable feeling. Most of us have had a canker sore at some point in our lives. Luckily, there are many things...
read moreSurprising Causes of Bad Breath
Have you experienced the embarrassment associated with halitosis or bad breath? You may be surprised to learn that halitosis is an important red flag for oral health issues. The most common cause of bad breath is tooth decay or disease. Fortunately, the Creekside...
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William L. McCune
B.S., D.D.S., General Dentist
1149 Weiland Road,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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