Creekside Dental

05/29/2026

Did you know that a dental cavity is actually classified as an infectious disease? Research shows that dental caries or cavity-causing bacteria can be transmitted between individuals such as a mother and her child when sharing spoons.

05/27/2026

If you’ve spent any amount of time with missing teeth, you know just how much of a detriment it can be to your everyday life. Not only does it become more

05/26/2026

Your dream smile is just a phone call away with our Cosmetic Dentistry services! From brightening your teeth to a full smile makeover, our experienced team is ready to transform your smile and boost your confidence. 🌟 Let's unlock your radiant smile together! Give us a call today to chat about all the amazing benefits Cosmetic Dentistry has to offer. 📞

05/25/2026

X-rays are a regular part of a dental checkup for a few reasons.

They are a diagnostic tool the dentist uses. X-rays can not only spot tooth decay, they're also used to spot tartar and cavities beneath the gum line, check bone health and integrity, and show advanced stages of gum disease. Without X-rays modern dentistry would not be what it is today!

05/22/2026

There are an estimated 300 different species of bacteria living inside our mouths, totaling a billion or more at any given time. The size of bacteria is 1/500th of a human hair in width. Most of it in the mouth is harmless, except for those that can cause tooth decay and cavities, and periodontal disease.

05/20/2026

Regular checkups with a family dentist in Arlington Heights are one of the best ways to protect your oral health. Kids who learn teeth-healthy habits early on

05/19/2026

We create confident smiles at Creekside Dental. And now you can get a FREE Dental Implant Consultation - a $500 value! Your consultation will include Free Advanced Diagnostics with Cone Beam CT 3D Imaging. During your visit, Dr. McCune and his Team will answer any dental implant questions, develop a custom treatment plan, and present you with all the necessary information to evaluate your options.

05/18/2026

Eating your favorite foods wouldn’t be the same without your teeth.

Teeth are the strongest tissue in the body, which is why you can bite almost anything.

But don’t take this as a challenge! Teeth are strong, but not indestructible. Only proper care can make them last a lifetime.

05/15/2026

After studying the bamboo-eating giants, scientists unlock the secrets of panda teeth to help create more durable human dentures.

Research by Chinese scientists found the tooth enamel of giant pandas has a special recovery function to make their teeth resistant to wear from crunching bamboo branches.

05/13/2026

Your smile can make your confidence shine through. If your teeth are stained, crooked, unevenly spaced, or missing, they can affect how people perceive you.