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posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

At Fiandaca Periodontics, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to show signs Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Fiandaca Periodontics included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Fiandaca Periodontics know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this opportunity Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

If you’re scheduled for periodontal surgery at our Algonquin, Illinois office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions: Will it help? Your periodontist has the Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more

posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more

posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Fiandaca Periodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Algonquin, Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more

posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

When we think about improving our smile, we generally focus on our teeth. Are they straight enough? White enough? Your orthodontist and dentist can provide suggestions for these issues if Read more

posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more

posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

One of the greatest features our team at Fiandaca Periodontics offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems Read more