by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Jan 20, 2022 | General Dentistry
There’s never a good time for bad breath. Whether you are wanting to bring in family members for some hugs, make an impression in the office, or just want to feel more confident, bad breath can get in the way. But since bad breath comes from odor-producing bacteria...
by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Dec 1, 2021 | General Dentistry
What might be lurking on your most-touched items? Every day our hands come into contact with hundreds of thousands of different types of germs, including bacteria, viruses, and even fungi. Our hands pick up these germs and can easily transfer them to other areas of...
by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Nov 6, 2021 | General Dentistry
Sleep Apnea’s Destructive Effects Sleep apnea is an issue that can lead to a number of significant difficulties in life. When something directly impacts the quality of your sleep, there’s no telling how the rest of your day-to-day experiences will be affected....
by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Sep 15, 2021 | General Dentistry
What is oral cancer? Oral cancer, otherwise known as mouth cancer, is cancer that forms on the lips, tongue, gums, inner cheek lining, under your tongue, or roof of your mouth. At your next dental check-up with the best dentist in downtown Chicago, ask for a cancer...
by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Aug 21, 2021 | General Dentistry
Not sleeping? See if one of these 10 reasons is the culprit. Are you having trouble sleeping? If so, you are not alone. It’s believed that approximately 70% of American adults have difficulty getting enough sleep at night. And when we don’t get enough sleep, we pay...
by Dr. Sanford L. Barr & Dr. Marianne Diachenko | Aug 21, 2021 | General Dentistry
10 Ways to Invest in Your Physical and Mental Health In recent years, it seems there has been an increasing emphasis on the impact mental health has on our bodies and physical health. And this awareness is better late than never. In recent years, the World Health...
