Dr. Saul Legator, D.D.S.

4801 W Peterson Ave #400 Chicago, IL 60646

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Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
posted: Jun. 19, 2017.

Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important protective Read more
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Jun. 11, 2017.

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more
Artificial Sweeteners are By and Large a Safe Alternative to Sugar
posted: May 27, 2017.

Refined sugar is a prime food source for disease-causing oral bacteria. As bacteria consume sugar they produce high levels of acid that over time can erode enamel and leave a Read more
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: May 12, 2017.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid Read more
Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: Apr. 27, 2017.

After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the mirror Read more
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 12, 2017.

Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face is Read more
Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
posted: Mar. 28, 2017.

Thanks to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, your chances of surviving cancer are greater than ever. These treatments, however, often produce unwelcome side effects. Treating throat or oral cancer, for Read more
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 13, 2017.

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Read more
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 05, 2017.

Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, and Read more
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Feb. 18, 2017.

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more
Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
posted: Feb. 03, 2017.

After ruling out other possibilities for your constant jaw joint pain, your doctor has diagnosed you with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Now that you know what you have, what can Read more
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 19, 2017.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits such Read more
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 04, 2017.

So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's a Read more
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Dec. 27, 2016.

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes Read more
Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
posted: Dec. 12, 2016.

There's more to your dental visit than preventing or treating teeth or gum problems. We're also on the lookout for a number of potential soft tissue problems that could occur Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Nov. 27, 2016.

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read more

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