Moderate those Holiday Treats.

Bah, humbug…I want another tasty treat.  No, not that fruit cake from Aunt Ruth.  There are so many sweet and tasty temptations during this Holiday Season.  It takes a little discipline, but if you can moderate your intake you will save yourself some grief in the New Year.  Think of your bathroom scale as well as that beautiful smile you have worked on all year.

Go ahead, indulge a little just remember to stay faithful to the basics.  Would it hurt you to brush a little more often or floss more than twice a day?  Go on, you can do it!  Now just in case you experience a toothache make sure that you take it seriously.  This is not just something that will go away on January 1st.  Get to your favorite Chicagoland dentist to have it taken care of.

Dr. David Blackman DDS serves the communities of Carol Stream, Wheaton, and Bloomingdale.  He and his amazing staff are there to help with routine dental visits to more serious emergencies.  If you need a great full-service dentist today or in 2017 call his office located at 400 North Gary Ave. in Carol Stream  (630) 260-1700 and smile, smile, smile!

Last Call for Dental Insurance.

I want to know who decided that.  Does your homeowners insurance expire at the end of the year?  How about your car insurance?  If YOU don’t expire does your life insurance do so at year’s end?  Of course they don’t!  None of that makes any sense.  Why does dental insurance NOT roll over into 2017?  It is one of life’s great mysteries.

You can’t fight it.  You must react to the reality of it all.  If you don’t use your remaining 2016 dental insurance money by December 31st it will not accrue into the New Year.  It is just that simple.  Why would you squander a perfectly good opportunity to get your teeth or your family’s mouths checked by the end of the year?

We know that you are busy during the holidays, but you are not in the habit of wasting money.  Make an appointment today with your Carol Stream area family dentist for a check-up.  If you live in the Wheaton, Bloomingdale, or Carol Stream area call (630) 260-1700 and save yourself a ton of dough just before they play Auld Lang Syne.

Holiday Dental Check-up.

This is an excellent time to beat the end of the year holiday rush to get that bi-annual dental check-up.  I know that there are several things on your list that you may feel take precedence over that.  Trust me, if you put it off now then you may procrastinate altogether.  This is an error in judgement that you don’t want to make.  Stay on schedule and preserve your smile!

By making an appointment in early November you will be fresh and clean throughout the holidays.  IF you need further dental care then you can get it done in 2016.  For many Chicagoans that could mean a great deal as far as dental insurance goes.  A healthy, beautiful smile knows no season, but let’s be honest you will probably be eating more good/bad stuff in the next two months.

Dr. David Blackman DDS serves the communities of Carol Stream, Wheaton, and Bloomingdale.  Best of all, he has been doing so effectively for over 30 years.  You’ll be comforted to know that he has never had a better group of assistants in his 3 decades!  Make an appointment for a fall/winter cleaning today at his office located at 400 North Gary Ave. in Carol Stream by calling (630) 260-1700.

A Dental Tip for All Athletes.

Whether you play offense or defense or both in your chosen sport(s) here is something that all athletes should do.  Defend your Smile!  A good sports mouth guard is an essential part of any sports uniform.  It matters not whether you play contact or non-contact sports.  If you have heard of the “boil-and-bite” mouth guard you know that may NOT be enough.

The American Dental Association reported that athletes without proper mouth guards are SIXTY times more likely to suffer harm to their teeth.  About half of all adolescents will suffer an injury to the mouth.  Of those, about one-third of them are sports related.  This is why you must strongly consider a custom-fitted sports mouth guard that is customized just for your athlete(s). 

Dr. David Blackman DDS fabricates custom-fit mouth guards for as little as $60.   For an additional $20 you can add the name and number to the guard!   His office serves the communities of Carol Stream, Wheaton, Bloomingdale and the surrounding area.  Make an appointment for a custom athletic mouth guard at his office located at 400 North Gary Ave. in Carol Stream by calling (630) 260-1700.

Trick-or-treat Event Set in Downtown Aurora

Trick-or-treat Event Set in Downtown Aurora

A special trick-or-treat event will be held in downtown Aurora Saturday, October 29th.

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Cosmetic Dentistry.

A great family dentist will not only prevent tooth decay and gum disease, but will also make your smile the very best it can be.  If you have a discolored tooth, missing teeth, even a chipped or cracked tooth it can turn a great smile into an uncomfortable grin.  Don’t kid yourself…this effects your social life and maybe even your livelihood in the job interview process.

Having a healthy mouth is essential.  I think that we all know that.  How many of us sacrifice cosmetics because we think we cannot afford it or are even afraid of it?  This is called restorative dentistry.  Many years ago, Americans just held onto their teeth as long as they could.  These days, society dictates that we appear pleasant when we smile.

The stakes are just too high.  Dr. David J. Blackman and his staff employ the latest products and procedures known in the dental industry.  Dr. Blackman is a restorative dentist located at 400 North Gary Ave. in Carol Stream, IL.  Make an appointment today by calling (630) 260-1700 and get ready to show off that “million-dollar” smile! 

Why Every Six Months?

We have heard for years that we need to visit our dentist every six months.  It doesn’t designate age or diet or quality of self-care.  It is a tried and true axiom…if you go to your dentist twice a year you will avoid future expenses, pain, and perhaps even more frequent visits.  You do other things in your life on schedule.  It is important that this becomes as routine as changing your car’s oil.

This is not some arbitrary number invented by someone just to make more money.  It has been proven over the years that if you get your teeth professionally cleaned and checked every half-year you will feel better, look better, and avoid potentially catastrophic dental problems in the future.  Gingivitis and periodontal disease are headed off before they become a major problem.

The suggestion here is to find a full-service dental office in the Carol Stream, Il.  May we recommend visiting the website of www.davidblackmandds.com?  Whatever dental need your family has can be taken care of by Dr. David Blackman and his staff.  Call the office of Dr. Blackman on 400 North Gary Avenue for an appointment today at (630) 260-1700.