Top-Rated GENERAL DENTISt IN Evergreen Park, IL

Regular professional dental examinations enable our staff to identify and treat minor oral health issues before they have a chance to worsen and cause more serious problems including tooth loss, decay, periodontal disease, root infections, and others. Usually, these minor issues can be handled effectively in the same appointment or at a subsequent one. Professional in-office exams with a member of our staff should be scheduled every six months, although certain patients might need them more frequently due to risk factors for particular oral health concerns. A comprehensive cleaning by your dentist as well as a thorough examination of your teeth and gums are both parts of routine dental checkups. During this exam, our team will carefully look for signs of oral health conditions, as well as conditions that are just beginning to show signs of development.

The goal of bi-annual dental visits is to avoid costly dental complications. Cavities, serious tooth decay, and gum disorders like gingivitis and periodontitis can all be prevented with regular dental cleanings and exams. A routine dental examination and x-rays will allow the dentist to detect problems before you do! You can keep your teeth for a lifetime and enhance your general health with frequent preventative treatment and good oral hygiene!

Come in and see our veteran team at Dental Group of Evergreen Park for your next dental exam and cleaning, and our team can help ensure that your smile remains healthy and free of signs of common oral health concerns.

Tartar, which forms from plaque accumulation on the teeth and gums, can eventually cause decay and the development of tiny holes in the teeth. Dental cavities are these tiny holes, and if they are not filled in, they can cause more serious oral health issues and dental problems in the future.

Fillings are the routine dental treatment used to address cavities, and use a special resin to fill these small holes, or cavities, hence their name “fillings” as they fill these cavities. Dental fillings generally help maintain the full health and function of the tooth while also stopping decay, help keep the tooth healthy and avoid the need for the tooth to be removed.

Signs that you may in need of a dental filling to address cavities in the teeth can be tooth pain and tooth sensitivity. Speak with our team today at Dental Group of Evergreen Park today if you believe you’re in need of a dental filling!

Dental sealants are a preventative and routine dental treatment that add a protective layer to the tooth enamel, helping to protect the crowns and biting surface of your teeth from decay, cavities, and the acidic effects of food and beverages. Dental sealants have been shown to help protect the biting surface of your teeth and fight decay. There are simply some parts of this biting surface that conventional brushing can’t entirely protect, even while following a strict oral hygiene plan. Sealants provide extra defense against tooth decay and cavities developing on the biting surface.

Both adults and kids can benefit from dental sealants, and even children as young as early grade school years or earlier can safely receive them.

Speak with our team today at Dental Group of Evergreen Park to learn more about sealants and the other routine dental treatments that we offer!

When it comes to the level of pain or discomfort individuals experience during care, root canals have changed from being a commonly dreaded dental operation to becoming a typical dental surgery that most patients compare to getting a dental filling. Today, millions of Americans undergo these procedures each year, and happily, root canals are now a quick and easy treatment that can be finished in just one visit.

When the inner layer, or pulp, of the teeth become infected, this can result in the root of the tooth dying or becoming severely infected. This can result in tooth pain and sensitivity, and can eventually lead to the tooth needed to be extracted to prevent further infection.

During a root canal, your dentist will begin by drilling a small hole in the tooth that allows them to access the inner tooth material, or pulp. The infected material within the tooth is removed, and then filled with a synthetic material that protects the tooth from further infection. The hole is then sealed, and the tooth is now on its way to recovery. Root canals, as stated above, are now considered to be as uncomfortable by patients as a routine dental filling. The main reason for this is the use of local anesthesia, which numbs the area so the patient does not feel anything on that side of their mouth entirely.

After a root canal has been performed, it’s key to maintain a strong oral health regiment to keep teeth healthy and safe from decay and the need for extractions.

Inlays and onlays are a flexible treatment option that help heal and repair damaged teeth by covering the affected areas with material, such as porcelain, gold, or other composite materials, to improve the teeth’s aesthetics and functional appearance. Inlays and onlays can be applied in as little as one or two dental appointments and are situated similarly to how dental fillings are positioned.

During the first inlay or only visit, your dentist will determine which damaged areas of the teeth require inlays or onlays in order to restore these damaged areas and help to restore the function of these damaged teeth. This visit will also involve your dentist using tools to remove as much decayed material on the tooth as possible, which helps to prepare the tooth for inlay and only placement. Your dentist will then request inlays or onlays for fabrication.

While fillings can actually reduce the strength anf function of teeth overtime if many have to be added, inlays and onlays add to tooth strength, making them an alternative to fillings for patients who have extensive tooth damage. Inlays and onlays are bonded to the teeth using special resins that help retain and add to the strength of teeth, making them a fantastic long-term treatment solution that can last decades when cared for properly.

Speak with our team at Dental Group of Evergreen Park today to learn more about inlays and onlays as well as if they may be the right dental solution for you!

In order to help patients maintain the complete functionality of their smile and bite, dentures are a dependable and well-respected restorative dentistry treatment that replaced natural teeth that had rotted or been pulled with synthetic teeth. The majority of dentures are primarily made of acrylic materials and, with proper maintenance, can last patients their entire lives. Patients should be made aware of the following several denture types:

• Traditional dentures involve all natural teeth being extracted before being placed, and take the place of a patient’s full bottom and top row of teeth.
• Immediate dentures are able to be placed right after natural teeth have been extracted and gum material has had a chance to heal.
• Upper dentures coverer the roof of the mouth and are typically colored to be the same color as your skin in order to make for discretion.
• Lower dentures, which are shaped like horseshoes, make room for the tongue and help to restore the lower row of teeth.

The false teeth that accompany dentures are typically made of porcelain, and are placed after natural teeth have been removed. There are also partial dentures which can allow for some natural teeth to be left. After dentures are placed, patients can continue to brush and floss as normal to best maintain their dentures. Regular checkups with your dentist are also key in helping to protect dentures long term as your dentist will be able to spot minor complications with your dentures before these turn into larger issues.

Speak with our veteran restorative dentistry team at Dental Group of Evergreen Park today to learn more about dentures and whether or not they may be the right dental solution for you!