More happy patients at Gilleran & Van Fossen DDS!

Both Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen love to hear from current and past patients! Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our service and our convenient Chicago Loop office!

"Only one visit, but very impressed. Dr. Van Fossen listened to me, gave a thorough exam, explained what she was doing at each step, and is straightforward. Her demeanor helped me relax and be open to what she had to say. I appreciated that a lot." ~ Bonni V.

"Dr. Gilleran takes time to listen to my concerns. She identifies with me and listens better than any dentist I've seen." ~ Sheryl S.

"Quality of dental service, easy to communicate, good office staff and what is very important for me: simplicity in billing." ~ Mirko P.

"The entire staff has such as great customer service orientation. they seem to love what they do, work very well together and make you feel that your visit, experience and any follow up is a priority. Wonderful." ~ Colleen G.

"Too many to list, but Dr. Gilleran is smart about her recommendations for dental care and she understands how busy we are. She has a great staff, too." ~ Lorri F.

Ask Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen: what's Invisalign Teen™?

Last week, you may recall, we discussed Invisalign treatment. Today, we thought we'd follow-up and talk a little bit about Invisalign Teen, which works much in the same fashion as its adult counterpart.

Trust us when we say Chicago Loop dentists Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen know that for today's teens, image is everything. After all, in an age and culture when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to their teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens.

But there's a clear alternative to straightening your teeth the old-fashioned way with braces! Our staff at Gilleran and Van Fossen Cosmetic Dentistry thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives our teens a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!

Invisalign Teen has become a popular treatment because it provides an option for younger patients to achieve a straight, healthy smile, without anyone noticing! Unlike traditional metal braces, teens using the Invisalign Teen system can remove their aligners, allowing them to eat just about anything without worrying over damaging or breaking their braces.

The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from case-to-case. To learn more about these clear aligners, please contact us at (312) 368-8771 and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen!

Invisalign® tips, from Drs. Gilleran & Van Fossen

Many people know that Invisalign is a fantastic solution to straightening your pearly whites. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely, however, that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen want you to ask yourself these three questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out any time you eat.

2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not necessary for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.

3. Am I brushing before putting my trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also simple: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Gilleran and Van Fossen DDS, we encourage you to give us a call at our convenient office located in the Chicago Loop!

Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen want to know: what's on your mind?

Week after week, our creative team at Gilleran and Van Fossen Cosmetic and General Dentistry blog about important topics pertinent to dental care and your continuing treatment at our Chicago Loop office.

Today, we thought we’d step back and ask: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the field of dentistry? What would you like us to focus on our blog? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen will try to answer any questions you may have!

Have a great weekend.

Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen, supporting National Smile Month

Our friends at the American Dental Association discovered that a person's smile was important than their eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature. After all, there's a big reason why Americans spend as much as they do each year on general and cosmetic dentistry each year: they want to look (and feel) great.

That brings us to June, also known as National Smile Month. It's a great time for Drs. Gilleran and Van Fossen to remind all of our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to our office.

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many years:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks.
* Visit Drs. Gilleran or Van Fossen regularly (usually every six months).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at 312-368-8771. We hope you have a great rest of the week! Get out there and share your smiles with Chicago!