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posted: Dec. 10, 2025.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 26, 2025.

At Janis Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

From infancy through childhood, the eruption and eventual loss of baby teeth (primary teeth) all provide important developmental milestones for children. Although baby teeth are eventually lost and replaced with Read more

posted: Nov. 19, 2025.

Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than Read more

posted: Nov. 12, 2025.

Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2025.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more

posted: Oct. 29, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Cary, Illinois is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

As the prevalence of oral health problems and tooth loss tends to increase with age, dental care after retirement becomes increasingly important for preserving one’s general health and quality of life. Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2025.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Cary, Illinois office. How Read more

posted: Oct. 15, 2025.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more

posted: Oct. 08, 2025.

While the doctor and our team tell you daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are essential to optimal oral health, regular dental checkups at Janis Dental ensure Read more

posted: Oct. 01, 2025.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more

posted: Sep. 24, 2025.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Janis Dental. Common reasons for procrastination are not having the Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

With school, extracurricular activities, friends, and family time, life with a teen can be busy, and that means that prioritizing dental health can sometimes get set aside. Teen dental health, Read more

posted: Aug. 27, 2025.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more