Dental Implants: The Best Tooth Replacement Option

By Thomas Jackson on 21-Jul-10 08:41. Comments 0

Dental Implants are the best way to replace missing teeth.  A dental implant is simply a tooth root replacement which provides the support for a crown (cap).  The appearance of the dental implant crown is very natural and realistic as it appears as if the tooth emerges from the gumline.  In addition, a dental implant does not require the adjacent teeth to be shaved down as would be the case if a dental bridge was fabricated. 

Bruxism: It’s a Daily Grind

By Thomas Jackson on 07-Jul-10 12:39. Comments 0

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash, or clench your teeth.  It occurs unconsciously during sleep, but it can also happen when you are awake.  Bruxism can be mild with no perceived symptoms and may not require treatment.  It can also be frequent to severe, leading to tooth damage, jaw problems, and headaches.  Because Bruxism is done unconsciously, it often goes undiagnos

Performance Enhancing Mouthguards

By Thomas Jackson on 17-Jun-10 11:12. Comments 0

Mouthguards have been recommended to athletes who participate in contact sports for years.  The benefit of using a well fitting mouthguard in preventing dental injury is so great that all youth league and high school football, hockey, and lacrosse teams mandates the use of them.  But can a mouthguard also enhance

Blog of Barrington Dentist Dr. Thomas Jackson

By Thomas Jackson on 21-Nov-08 20:06. Comments 0

Your dreams come true!
That's what we work to achieve at the Chicago Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. Our patients often come to us with a long held, cherished vision of what they would like their smile and appearance to reflect. The goal of all the expert training and extra education that Dr.