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We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, a healthy diet, whitening toothpaste, or do-it-yourself home products, we have golden opportunities to achieve whiter teeth. Healthy Habits Proper brushing is the first step […]

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Lakeview Smiles. Common reasons for procrastination are not having the time or fear of pain. Avoiding Dr. Lee is not a good idea, though. Putting off dental care can turn small problems into large ones.

You’ve made an investment on spending money on getting braces, so why not keep your teeth in good health while undergoing orthodontic treatment?  Dr. Lee and our team at Lakeview Smiles will tell you it is just as important to develop a regular hygiene routine while you’re wearing braces as you did before proceeding with

Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and more flexible. Even brackets come in different styles and colors. These developments are all great news for braces wearers. Unfortunately, there is one advancement we haven’t been able to offer:

If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take a few minutes and explore these timely questions. Brushing and Flossing Are Especially Important with Braces There’s no getting around it, it’s harder to clean

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Lee and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Lakeview, Bucktown, Midway, or Edgewater and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all spending

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Lee and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Lakeview Smiles blog to some fun facts about the Fourth! My,

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth. What’s more, nearly one-third of older adults have untreated tooth decay. Oral health, regardless of age,

It seems today’s technology has made every moment a camera-ready opportunity. (Just check your friends and their latest selfies.) What you may not expect is the opportunity to see a close-up of your teeth and gums in vivid detail the next time you’re in our office. But with intraoral cameras, Dr. Lee can use the

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, Dr. Lee and our team