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 »
If a tooth needs to be restored, Dr. Nidal Obeid may recommend a dental crown in Chicago, Illinois. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth to protect it and to restore its shape, size, and strength. When is a dental crown necessary? Our dentist may suggest a dental crown to: - Protect a weak... read more »
Minor changes in the alignment of your teeth can have long-term consequences. As hard as your tooth enamel is, an unnatural amount of wear and tear between two teeth can still lead to problems with dental attrition in your bite pattern. If it’s caught early, or if the area of damaged enamel is small, our dentists might be able to... read more »
If you consume dark foods and beverages on a regular basis, there is a chance you struggle with chronic tooth stains. While minor surface stains can often be removed by whitening toothpaste or strips, moderate to deeply stained tooth enamel often needs professional whitening treatment. Another alternative to successful whitening treatments is to have your dentist, Dr. Nidal Obeid, install... read more »
One of the common threats posed by playing in contact sports is to have one or more teeth knocked out from a blow to the face. While a quality mouth guard can prevent this from happening, many athletes mistakenly forgo using one. As a result, it is estimated by the American Dental Association that nearly three million teeth are knocked... read more »
Over 20 years ago, dental implants emerged into the oral healthcare landscape as a highly effective way to restore a tooth that had been lost due to tooth decay or tooth extraction. In the years that have followed, dental implant technology and techniques have continued to evolve to include other applications. Now, dental implants can also be used to anchor... read more »
