Cufa Team

Root canal treatment (root canal treatment) is a procedure which deals with the treatment of diseases of tooth pulp which is present in the center of tooth in canals inside the root of each tooth. Pulp is composed of connective tissues, nerve & blood vessel. Pulp can get damage due to various reasons e.g. An untreated cavity in the tooth which is filled with bacteria & gets deep from enamel into dentin & then reaches the pulp & infects it. If teeth is damaged due to accidental cracks Infection of gums reaching base of the root. Intentional root canal treatment is sometime done during crown preparation as & when the tooth is cut to close to pulp. Multiple fillings on the same tooth can also cause trauma to the pulp. When the pulp tissue becomes severely diseased & necrotic the infection spreads from tooth to adjacent bone & soft tissues & cause an abscess, which ... more»

The French connection! Casanova reportedly ate several dozen oysters daily and was reported to be the most famous lover of all time. Although he was actually Italian most people think he was French. He in fact spent most of his life in France seducing many maidens in the Royal court. Mighty Aphrodite! For centuries many have debated as truth or myth the fact that oysters are an aphrodisiac. The oyster lover will always agree, the oyster hater will always refute the claim. The problem for the poor old oyster in claiming it’s well deserved title, is that eating one can be quite a disconcerting experience for the not so seasoned gourmet. The taste and texture are most definitely an acquired taste and if eaten at the wrong time of the year when they are slightly milky, the virgin oyster eater may never wish to repeat the experience. However when eaten in season with ... more»

In just the past few years we have seen these simple clear trays go from moving simple orthodontic relapse cases to improving patients with full fled moderate to severe crowding of the top and bottom teeth. I like to stress to everyone that invisalign is not for everyone, you have to be a candidate, compliant with wearing your trays, and maintain good oral hygiene during treatment. I am proud to be the only Priemier Preferred Provider that is a General Dentist in Lake county spanning Libertyville, Gurnee, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Lake Forest, and Waukegan. This means our Libertyville Dental Associates office has been honored by invisalign with this distinction through our high level of case experience. With many happy invisalign patients comes some common questions. The three most common questions my patients ask about invisalign is  How long do I have to be in invisalign treatment? How much does it ... more»