Quick tips for healthy teeth - SMILES OF ROUND LAKE DENTIST

When you think of dental hygiene you think of a long-drawn-out process. It doesn’t have to be like that. We at Smiles of Round Lake have listed some quick tips for healthy teeth to help you out with your dental hygiene.

Toothbrush Location

After brushing it is important to make sure your toothbrush is completely dry before placing it in a medicine cabinet or in a drawer. Placing a wet toothbrush in a place that has no airflow can spawn bacteria on your toothbrush. Dr. Lin suggests you should store it upright, on a rack, or in a cup, where it can air dry better. You can learn more about toothbrush hygiene at Here is the Dirty Truth About Your Toothbrush.

Keep Floss in eyesight

Let’s face it, most of us don’t floss as often as we need to. If you keep your floss out on the counter it might just be that friendly reminder that is needed after brushing. Learn more about the Benefits of Flossing here.

Rinse Your Mouth

Grab your mouthwash and give a quick swish after flossing. This will assist with getting the leftover bits of food particles lose out of your teeth. It is recommended that you swish your mouthwash for at least 30 seconds.

Water Chaser

We all have our favorite dark beverages. There are certain foods and drinks that can stain your teeth. This would be pop, tea, coffee, dark wines, and others. After drinking a dark beverage grab a sip of water because this will aid in your teeth not discoloring by preventing the dark beverage from sitting on your teeth all day.

Look At Your Smile

Take a look in the mirror at your smile. Look it all over. Do you have tenderness or bleeding in your gums? Do you notice certain teeth stained? You’ve might’ve missed fragments of food and need to floss certain areas with debris.

Scheduling a Checkup

Regular Checkups at Smiles of Round Lake can keep you from having potential dental issues. It only takes one quick phone call to get you scheduled for your next visit.

These are a few quick tips for healthy teeth on top of brushing. At Smiles of Round Lake, we offer many different dental services. Please give us a call at 847-546-1542 and speak with one of our friendly staff members today!

Evelin Lizardi

5 out of 5 stars

posted 2 months ago

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I am absolutely amazed by Dr. Lin and his incredible team! Usually, I’m quite scared when I go to the dentist but Dr. Lin’s calm vibes made me feel completely at ease. From the moment I walked in, his staff was so nice and welcoming. Dr. Lin's professionalism and gentle approach truly made a difference. I felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout my visit. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic dental experience!
I MADE SURE I PURCHASED AN IN NETWORK INSURANCE JUST TO HAVE HIM AS MY DENTIST!! My appointments and insurance were worth the wait!!! 😆🦷

Chris Foy

posted 3 months ago

Smiles of Round Lake is trusted by me, my family, and my friends. The Smiles team knows your name when you come in the door. Dr. Lin and team are skilled in the many facets of dentistry. From hygiene, to braces or clear corrects they consistently perform their specialized care above my expectations. Sincere thank you!

Lesli Barrios

posted 5 months ago

I have to say I was so comfortable.. and you should know I am terrified of going to the dentist and for the first time in a long time, I felt so welcomed and cared for. I am so happy I was able to visit and get the experience that I did. I recommended my mom and my sister. I left with a smile on my face. I could not stop smiling and laughing, and that was so hard for me to do because I was so insecure and they made me feel amazing about my smile

Ignacio & Sandy Bermudez

posted 3 years ago

Dr. Lin is an excellent dentist, our entire family are established patients at Smiles of Round Lake. We always have a very pleasant experience with Dr. Lin and his staff. A few years back, my daughter had a bad experience at local pediatric dentist and was very anxious about her first appointment and any procedure, but Dr. Lin was very patient with her and spend a lot of time trying to calm her down, the staff was very helpful and kind and always available to help. Dr. Lin takes the time to explain what needs to be done and provides valuable advice, he’s the first dentist who paused to ask if anything hurt and it was the first time we experienced totally pain-free dentistry. We’re so blessed to have found Dr. Lin!
It's not easy to find a good dentist for the entire family specially for your kids, we highly recommend Dr. Lin and his staff for your family.

robert quinain

posted 2 years ago

I had a tooth filling today and as usually it was a pleasant experience . Dr Lin always make sure that you are comfortable and his ways and how he work with his hands is always gentle and no pain at all. also I set a schedule with my special needs son, he and his crew are professionals and know how to make things comfortable and less anxious with my son. they are compassionate and get things done with ease. I highly recommend Dr. Lin in Smiles of Round Lake. Thank You.

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