Dental Floss can be used on other things besides your teeth!

Vacation Time

Wonderful Family time out east. Visited RI, Block Island, NY and NJ (Carlos Bakery - The Cake Boss). All of us here at Osmanski Dental hope you're having an awesome summer!

Menopause and Burning Mouth Syndrome

When menopause hits, your mouth can get as hot as your flashes!  


Called burning-mouth syndrome, this condition can be caused by a drop in estrogen. Your lips, palate, gums and tongue feel as if you've burned them on a hot drink - except the sensation doesn't subside. 


See your dentist to discuss options if this occurs.

New Sign of a Stroke

I've asked many a person to stick their tongue out in my office, but you also need to know the value of this in helping to diagnosis if someone has had a stroke. 

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

If you suspect a person might have had a stroke, ask the person to 'stick' out his/her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is an indication of a stroke. Another thing to remember is the first three letters of stroke ..... S. T. R. 

S for ask the individual to smile.

T for ask the person to talk and speak a simple sentence (Coherently)

R for ask him/her to raise both arms.

If he/she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

EVERYONE AT OSMANSKI DENTAL WISHES YOU A SAFE AND FUN FILLED SUMMER!! 

Remember that Downtown Crystal Lake is having a Side Walk Sale, rain or shine, 7/19 (8 am to 8pm), 7/20 (9am to 6pm) and 7/21 (9am to 5pm). A bargain hunter's delight!

Diet Tips for a Pretty Smile

1) Yogurt - the lactic acid may ward off periodontal disease, but skip the sugary varieties

2) Sugar-free gum and hard candies - these promote saliva flow and also help fight cavities.  Xylitol-sweetned ones work best

3) Raw or firm veggies - these help "scrub" teeth.  The ones with vitamin C (broccoli and all color peppers) may also protect against gum disease.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM ALL OF US AT 

RICHARD OSMANSKI'S DENTAL OFFICE!   

Oral Cancer Awareness

Congratulations to our "crew" for walking in the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk. Over 500 participants, free oral cancer screenings and nearly $70,000 raised for the Oral Cancer Foundation. What a great day!

Brighten Your Smile This Summer!

So many people focus on getting their bodies in shape during the summer, but forget about their teeth. Brighten Your Smile this Summer by taking advantage of the 50% Discount on our custom take home tray whitening system (A $205 value).