Many patients have images of dark gray fillings that will negatively affect the aesthetics of the teeth and smile. Fortunately, at the practice of cosmetic dentist Craig S. Kohler, those metal fillings are the past. Dr. Kohler offers his Chicago patients composite fillings. These tooth-colored fillings offer our patients a number of advantages over metal fillings. The Advantage of Tooth-colored Fillings In the past, filings contained a mixture of metal and were dark gray in […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to avoiding serious oral health problems, preservation of healthy tooth structure is key. If the outer layer of the tooth (the enamel) becomes weak or damaged, the center of the tooth becomes vulnerable to infection, which can lead to advanced dental complications and the need for restorative dentistry treatments to rebuild the tooth structure. While many patients understand the need to protect the teeth against the harmful effects of bacteria, Dr. Craig […]
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Dr. Craig S. Kohler is a leading dentist serving patients in and around Chicago. He offers comprehensive general dentistry and family dental care services, with a focus on total wellness. Part of total dental wellness involves proper preventative care. Mouth guards are a crucial part of this, which we’d like to consider in more detail right now. What Is a Mouth Guard? A mouth guard is a kind of protective retainer that is custom created […]
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The foundation of any beautiful smile is good oral health, and good oral health begins with strong oral hygiene practices, such as proper brushing and flossing at home and visiting our general dentistry practice twice a year as recommended by the American Dental Association for comprehensive exams and professional cleanings. At the practice of Craig S. Kohler, DDS in Wilmette, dental exams and professional cleanings are essential to maintaining a healthy, functional mouth and attractive, […]
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Wilmette, IL – Great dentists use the latest technology to enhance patient health while also educating patients. This is why the state-of-the-art dental care practice of Dr. Craig Kohler offers microscopic dentistry, a unique approach to dental care that provides a number of benefits over the traditional dental techniques of the past. Dr. Kohler is currently one of the few dentists to offer microscopic dentistry in the greater Chicago area. In fact, Dr. Kohler is […]
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Chewing food is one of those tasks that we take for granted as being simple…until it no longer is. If you are suffering from tooth sensitivity, then you are probably nostalgic for the days when you could take a bite of food and simply enjoy it. Unworried about whether it would be accompanied by sharp, shooting pains. Fortunately, modern restorative dentistry offers several excellent solutions to tooth sensitivity that can make your meals an enjoyable […]
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