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Some see it as a rite of passage before leaving for college, while others dread the day they will undergo the procedure that makes their cheeks swell up like a chipmunk, but how necessary is getting your wisdom teeth removed? Well, while each case varies, the truth is wisdom teeth removal prevents severe dental problems […]

You’re lying in bed and suddenly you wake up to the unbearable pain of a toothache. But it’s the middle of the night! Who do you call? What do you do? You look up your dentist’s hours and they aren’t in the office until morning, or worse if it’s a weekend and it looks like

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and Pure Dental Spa wants to help you understand the risk factors associated with the illness, some common symptoms of oral cancer, and treatment options available to you should you receive a diagnosis. Oral cancer kills someone every hour. The mortality rate for oral cancer is extremely high—with only

Temporomandibular joint disorder, often referred to simply as “TMJ”, and bruxism are two common disorders that often get mixed up with each other. However, although they may have somewhat similar symptoms, their treatments are different—so it’s important to make the distinction between the two of them so that they can be treated appropriately. Below is

It’s that time again! Time for Pure Dental Spa to give back to the community that give so much to us! On April 21st, 2017, Pure Dental Spa’s West Loop location will be hosting our very own Dentistry From The Heart Event! That means that we will be offering FREE dental services to members of

A dentist can tell a lot just by looking at your mouth—not just whether or not you floss. Below are some of the things you might be surprised to find out a dentist can tell about you just by glancing into your mouth! Your Habits When you say “Aah” your dentist can tell pretty easily

Canker sores are the sores that appear on the inside of the mouth either under the tongue or on the inside of your cheeks and lips, at the base of your gums, or on your soft palate. Don’t worry—these aren’t viral sores like cold sores, and you can’t spread them through sharing food, drinks, or

Okay, let’s be honest. How many of us are actually flossing? Well according to the ADA, only half of Americans are flossing daily, and nearly 20% of Americans aren’t flossing at all! And even these statistics might be skewed. People aren’t comfortable telling the truth about flossing. According to another study, 27% of people admitted

At Pure Dental Spa, we utilize the latest dental technology to give our patients quick, painless, & effective treatments. We want to resolve your dental problem in as little time as possible. We also want to minimize the level of discomfort our patients feel. One of the best options for optimizing comfort in dental procedures

Staying healthy during the holidays can be difficult. Between all of the sweet treats, delicious drinks, and holiday candy that seems to be everywhere, you’re bound to come in contact with some sugar this holiday season. Here are some tips to keep your teeth healthy during the holidays! Skip the Hard Candy Candy canes and