In most cases, if you have an injury to your mouth or teeth, you will know it right away. You may have pieces of a broken tooth, or blood; or you will feel the the pain caused by a cavity or an abscess. But not all damage to your teeth is easy to spot right away. You may have a... read more »
Have you recently broken a tooth in Chicago, Illinois? If so, Dr. Nidal Obeid and our dental team have some information that can help you handle the situation and even save the tooth. The first thing you need to do is call our office and schedule an emergency appointment. Next, rinse your mouth with cold water. This will help wash... read more »
Your tooth enamel is technically harder than bone. Despite its durability, there are rare instances when a hard fall or blow to the face can actually crack or shatter a tooth. This is often a traumatic experience that requires timely first aid and treatment. In many cases, the damage is so severe that Dr. Nidal Obeid needs to extract the... read more »