• posted: Dec. 24, 2013
• root planing

While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2013
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

Everyone knows Vanna White as the elegant co-host of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune. But here's one thing you may not know: White is listed in the Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2013
• gummy smile

Something about your smile isn’t quite right. It’s too “gummy” — too much of the upper gum line is visible and it looks out of proportion to your teeth Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2013
• gap

We all know Madonna, Seal, David Letterman, Anna Paquin and Michael Strahan (of the talk show Kelly and Michael). What do all of these celebrities have in common? Each Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2013
• oral health,  dry mouth

You hardly notice the moist environment of your mouth — unless it becomes uncomfortably dry. Some instances of dry mouth are quite normal — when you first wake in Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2013
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry,  braces

Can having a great smile help land you a high-level business position, a TV show, and a bride? Maybe — at least if you go by the example of Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2013
• oral health,  oral cancer

The weapons in the war against cancer are stronger and more effective than ever. But as in real war, those weapons can inflict harm on innocent bystanders — in Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2013
• smile makeover

Not long ago, Jane Fonda gave a British interviewer a clue as to how she manages to look so young at her advanced age. During the 2011 Cannes Film Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2013
• tooth sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is an all too common problem among dental patients. If eating certain foods or simply touching a tooth causes you pain, you should know why this may Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2013
• celebrity smiles,  root canal

Singer LeAnn Rimes was forced to cancel a string of performances recently, as a more pressing engagement came up: a late-night meeting with her endodontist. It turned out that Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2013

Welcome to the Blog of A Brilliant Smile Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Oak Park, IL area, we’re excited you are here. With the Read More