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Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Thomas J. Meyering, DDS will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

At Thomas J. Meyering, DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Thomas Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong.  In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Oak Lawn, Illinois office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more