posted: Apr. 23, 2025.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our OAK PARK, California office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a Read more

posted: Apr. 16, 2025.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2025.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more

posted: Apr. 02, 2025.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more

posted: Mar. 26, 2025.

At Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S., we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be Read more

posted: Mar. 19, 2025.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more

posted: Mar. 12, 2025.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more

posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

Capturing the Moment At Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S. we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more

posted: Feb. 26, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S. know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone Read more

posted: Feb. 19, 2025.

Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read more

posted: Feb. 12, 2025.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more

posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more

posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S., we sometimes meet parents who assume that since Read more

posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

One of the greatest features our team at Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S. offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read more

posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

One of the things the doctor and our team at Tad A. Erickson, D.D.S. monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third Read more

posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more