posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Penniall Family Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more

posted: May 27, 2025.

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more

posted: May 20, 2025.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more

posted: May 13, 2025.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Penniall Family Dental, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more

posted: May 06, 2025.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Penniall Family Dental. Everyone wants a Read more

posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more

posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more

posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more

posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Saint Charles, Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more

posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more

posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read more

posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Millions of people, around Saint Charles, Illinois and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more

posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read more

posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Saint Charles, Illinois office for checkups and necessary dental Read more

posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read more