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Veneers for Crooked Teeth: How They Can Correct Misalignment without Braces

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Get Your Smile Back in One Day: Same Day Crowns in Downtown Chicago

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Are Same-Day Dental Crowns Right for You? What You Need to Know

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Everything You Need To Know About Dental Implants – From Benefits To Aftercare

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Get Your Perfect Smile In Downtown Chicago With Invisalign

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The Benefits of Choosing Invisalign for Orthodontic Treatment

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Root Canal Therapy: Debunking the Myths and Fears

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Transform Your Smile with Same Day Crowns in Chicago

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Am I a Good Dental Implant Candidate?

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How Invisalign Can Change Your Smile and Your Life

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3 Reasons to Choose a CEREC Same Day Dental Crown

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Costs Of Porcelain Veneers Along with The Dental Process

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How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost In Chicago

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Veneers Pros and Cons: Are You a Candidate

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Do Patients Feel Uncomfortable With Invisalign Aligners?

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10 Reasons to Get Invisalign: Improve Appearance & Oral Health

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12 Invisalign Hacks: Every Invisalign Wearer Must Know

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Why It’s Safe and Important to Visit the Dentist During This Pandemic

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Why is Treating Tooth Decay in Baby Teeth Important?

We’ve delved into the subject of baby (primary) teeth on this blog before - we’ve talked at…

Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Dentist?

Dentistry has historically gotten a bad rap, this much we know. There is a world of jokes…

Where can I find fluoride?

We’ve tackled the debate on fluoride before, and it’s no surprise which side we are on. Our…

What to Do When Your Child Loses Their Teeth

Losing their first set of teeth is a huge milestone for your kiddos! Of course, as with…

What Kind of Patient Are You?

Everyone has a different relationship to their healthcare - different priorities and resources that define the kind…

What is Periodontal Osseous Surgery and How Can it Help?

Have we mentioned how excited we are to have Dr. Jennifer Shango on site a couple of…

What is a Periodontist and How Can One Help Me?

As you may already know, we are super excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Shango to the practice…

What is a Frenectomy and How Can it Help Me?

A frenectomy is simply the surgical removal of a frenulum or a small fold of tissue that…

What foods can I eat after a tooth extraction?

If you’ve had an extraction with us, you’ve gotten the post-op rundown: soft foods only for the…

What Flossing Does For You and Why That’s Important

Earlier this month, the AP created quite the buzz with an article on the government’s removal of…

What Dental Products Should I Use?

It’s an overwhelming sea of pastes and rinses, that oral hygiene aisle in the store. The dental…

What AREN’T Your Smartphones Good For?

Seriously, these things tackle every topic. It’s been proven time and again. The latest from United Concordia…

What a year it has Been

Well, 2016 has been one for the record books! For our country with the unprecedented election, for…

Welcome to Our Blog!

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Chicago area, we're excited…

We’re Expanding!!!

It’s been a long time coming, so we are EXTRA stoked to finally announce that Strobel Dentistry…

Watch a Dental Crown be Created in 22 Seconds!

Technology is amazing!! It takes only about 20 minutes for us to mill a porcelain crown in-office…

Vaping and its Effect on Oral Health

We all know the negative effect of smoking cigarettes on oral health - and on all other…

Toothache? It May Not be Your Teeth at All

We see it pretty frequently in our office. A patient will come in with pain and pressure…

Tooth Enamel: All the Things You Want and Need to Know

Only the hardest substance in the human body! Amazingly, our bodies are able to produce something that…

Three Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Insurance

Many companies celebrate the turn of the year by switching insurance policies on you. As 2016 speeds…

Things We’ll Miss

We weren't sure how to begin when we decided to write our humble tribute to Dr. Greg…

The Wisdom Behind Wisdom Teeth

We've all heard of them, these allegedly “wise” teeth. How they get to be so wise, on…

The Skinny on Sealants

We’ve touched on sealants on this site before, but wanted to dig a bit deeper - what’s…

The Skinny on Brushing

Research shows that, above all else, TIMING is key when it comes to brushing. Ideally you should…

The Newest Addition to the Strobel Family!

Look at it! Isn’t it precious? Alright, so it’s not an adorable baby (though stay tuned, there…

The Importance of Flossing

You might be interested in the variety of at-home tooth-bleaching products that are available if you think…

The History of the Toothbrush

Such a small thing, but they’re so important. And so many uses – we’ve seen toothbrushes clean…

The Dental Hygiene Visit: Why We Do What We Do

“Hi, I need to make an appointment; it’s just for a cleaning.” We hear this at our…

The Best and Worst Drinks for your Teeth

You wouldn’t think what you drink would have as strong an effect on your teeth as what…

The Bane That is the Canker Sore… Can Anything be Done?

Chances are we’ve all had canker sores (or to get technical, aphthous stomatitis). These annoyances present as…

The Anatomy of a Tooth

We've already delved into enamel in all its wonder and glory on this blog, and discussed in…

Telehealth Appointments Now Available at Strobel Dentistry!

As the vaccines start to roll out, we’re feeling a few things: incredibly grateful that so many…

Teething: the What’s, When’s, Do’s and Don’ts

They go by many names - baby, milk, primary, deciduous - but any way you slice it,…

Teeth in Dreams – What Does it All Mean?

Our dreams comprise a huge part of our lives. They are the things that fuel us, that…

SLS Allergy and Oral Health: What to Use, What to Avoid

Most folks don’t think to look for Sodium Laureth or Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) until they start having…

Restoring Smiles with Veneers

About 1 in 4 adults in the United States feel embarrassed by the look of their smile.…

Pregnancy Gingivitis: Why it Happens, and What You Can Do

Pandemic Safety Update from Strobel Dentistry

Our Year in Review

Our Favorite Toy – the Votes Are In!

The technological enhancements we regularly make to our clinical equipment aren't just fun to play around with,…

Oral Surgery is in the House!

In our never-ending quest to make optimal oral health accessible to our patients, we have recently partnered…

Oral Lichen Planus – The Facts

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa (membrane/lining inside your mouth).…

Oral Health and Overall Health: A Proven Connection

The concept that oral health and systemic health have a direct connection is certainly not novel. For…

My Baby’s Teeth Have Finally Arrived – Now What?

We addressed teething last month, but knowing when to expect those first chompers is only the beginning.…

Meet the Team: Dr. Becky Weightman, Periodontist

Meet the Team Series – Part I: Dr. Isabella Terrassa

Since our wonderful patients share so much with us, we thought it only fitting that we give…

Meet the Staff Series Part III: Ali, our Senior Hygienist!

I knew I wanted to become a hygienist after graduating high school. My best friend mentioned it…

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

December is, as always, a time to reflect. ‘Tis the season (as they say) to contemplate everything…

Lasers: The Future is Now!

If you read this blog regularly, you know by now that we love our toys. :) And…

KoR Whitening – How it Works and Who it’s For

We recently added a truly comprehensive whitening option to our menu, and we’re pretty stoked. Let’s take…

It’s Not Your Average Denture…

We can all likely conjure a mental picture of the typical denture from days past: a rather…

Invisalign vs SureSmile vs Direct Mail vs Traditional Braces… What is right for me??

It seems like every day a new company promising you straight, beautiful teeth for less money and…

Introducing a New Type of Night guard!

We are HUGE fans of night guards, as you can imagine. They prevent wear, protect against grinding…

How Your Airway affects your Oral Health

How to Prevent Bad Breath

How to Identify and Treat Tonsil Stones

How Times Have Changed: Dentistry in the Past 86 Years

How do Dental Memberships Compare to Insurance Premiums?

How Cone Beam Technology Works and What it Can Do for You

Hmm, They’re Not Supposed to be That Color…

Halitosis – the Malodorous Elephant in the Room

Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018!

Food for Oral Health: Five Foods to Avoid and Their Teeth-Friendly Alternatives

Fluoride – the FAQs

Feeding Baby to Sleep and What it Means for Teeth

Exactly How Are Teeth Supposed to Line Up?

Dry Mouth: It’s Not Just Annoying

Don’t Forget to Use Your Dental Benefits!

Does Oil Pulling Really Work

Dental Onlays – An Alternative to Crowns?

Dental fillings without any pain or anesthetic??

Common Causes of Tooth Pain and What You Can Do Before You See Your Dentist

Activated Charcoal and Your Teeth – The Uses, Benefits and Risks

A Year in Pictures

A Guide to Oral Hygiene Homecare

A Few of Our Favorite Things

86 Years Strong

6 of the Biggest Dental Myths

5 Tips for a Brighter, Healthier Smile

5 Things You Should Know About Cold Sores

5 Signs You May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and What You Can Do About It

5 Habits Your Dentist Wants You to Break

4 Ways to Break Your Child’s Thumbsucking Habit

4 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Dan Strobel

3D Printing: Our Newest Bit of Digital Dentistry

3 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Dental Insurance

3 Reasons to Get Your Dental Work Done Before You Retire

“Do I Really Need to Take Those?” The Debate on X-Rays

What Strobel Dentistry is Doing to Keep Patients and Staff Safe

Strobel Dentistry is Open for Your Dental Emergency

Introducing our New Periodontist, Dr. Scott Drucker

Breaking Down the Stains: A Guide to Whitening

National Dentist’S Day

Dental School!

Introducing Solea Sleep: A Solution for Snoring!

We are STOKED to announce that we’ve gotten in on the ground floor of a new technology…

Care For Your Teeth At Home

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH AT HOME There are three essential components to great oral…

The Newest Addition to the Strobel Family!

Our Favorite Toy – the Votes Are In! The Anatomy of a Tooth Look at it! Isn’t…

Celebrating 88 Years of Practice in 2020!

3D Printing Chicago, IL

Isabella Terrassa