A routine dental checkup with Dr. Nidal Obeid is designed to thoroughly address all aspects of a good oral health. Beyond merely examining your teeth and gums for cavities or periodontal disease, they will also perform a cursory oral cancer screening. Early detection and diagnosis will improve your chances of successful treatment. The American Dental Association reports that each year... read more »

Getting a tooth pulled isn’t fun, but the pain will soon give way to a much more enjoyable and comfortable mouth to enjoy. We use our mouths so often, yet we tend to take it for granted. It isn’t until we lose the ability for it to function properly, that we begin to cherish how important it is, and how... 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 »

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 »

If you’re interested in caring for your child’s teeth, there are a few thing things you should probably know. For instance, you should start to brush your child’s teeth as soon as it erupts. Incidentally, you should also remember to wipe your baby’s gums before their first tooth even appears. Still, do you know when you should start flossing your... read more »

At Family Dental of Roscoe in Chicago, Illinois, we know summer is a time when many of us like to travel. Whether your family is exploring our beautiful state or flying to new destinations, preparation is key to keeping your smiles healthy. To protect your family’s oral health, our dentist, Dr. Dennis Rivera and our team want to help you... 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 »

At Novera Dental, Drs. Rivera, Hosseini, and Nourahmadi in Chicago, Illinois, are excited to help you get your smile ready for your summer days with our dental checkup and cleaning. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), patients who receive regular dental cleanings every six months benefit from improved oral health. Our dental checkups are the perfect complement to your... read more »

If you could look at your teeth on a microscopic level, you would find that the enamel layer of each of your teeth is made up of dense mineral structures. As you go through the course of an average day the acidic nature of certain foods and beverages, as well as the bacteria in your mouth, work to degrade these... read more »