Dr. Stephanie Louise Lake D.D.S.

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• Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

  Introduction When a person reaches the ages between 17 to 21, the eruption of wisdom teeth or third molars may take place. However, for some, wisdom teeth do not show up at all. These teeth are called wisdom teeth because they tend to show up at a later and more mature age. When wisdom teeth...

• Snoring Problem? This Dentist May Have the Solution

  Dentists can actually be extremely useful to determine why patients are snoring. Many would normally ignore snoring, as it has often been pushed aside as a "joke". But, in reality, it should be a cause of concern.A worrying fact about snoring is that people take it as something normal until it is...

• Illinois Dental Practice Offers Sleep Apnea Treatment

  There are a few options for treating sleep apnea.  The most common that many people are familiar with is using a CPAP machine.  CPAP machines work wonders for most patients.  Some patients choose to get surgery to try to correct the problem.  The least known treatment for sleep apnea can...

• Do I need to get my Wisdom Teeth Pulled?

  Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure used to remove one or more of the adult teeth present at the back of the mouth. It is usually done by an oral surgeon or a dentist. It is often done by opening the gum tissue over the tooth and then taking out the bone covering the tooth. The tissue...

• Dental Sealants May Present BPA in Saliva

  Dental fillings for children were worrisome because of the presence of mercury in the amalgam. The latest addition to this fear is the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in dental sealants and white fillings. BPA is a resin used in plastics, including water bottles and metal food can liners. Many studies...

• What Could Jaw Pain Mean?

  Introduction Jaw pain is described as an uncomfortable, painful, and debilitating condition that can have a sudden or gradual onset. The exact symptoms also depend on the underlying cause of jaw pain. When a person has jaw pain, it can significantly affect his or her ability to speak and consume...