Scheduling your exam and cleaning today will help protect your dental health, which is important in maintaining exceptional oral health. The most basic appointment involves a bi-annual cleaning that maintains the strength of our teeth. Regular appointments are necessary to prevent diseases from occurring, as well as decay on our teeth. What to Expect  Routine …

Crowns are one of the most popular restorative and cosmetic treatments in dentistry. They provide a strong and durable cap that holds together a tooth that has been severely damaged and weakened by trauma or decay, helping to save a tooth that may otherwise have been extracted.  Other benefits of tooth crowns include: 1. Prevent …

An abscessed or infected tooth is a dental problem caused by bacteria penetrating through your tooth enamel and dentin to reach the pulp (pulpitis), such that pus begins to collect within. It can also occur when bacteria gets trapped in deep gum pockets. This results in a number of unpleasant symptoms, including: Throbbing pain in …

Your smile is your most distinct feature when interacting with people. But over time with aging, the use of tobacco products, drinking colored beverages like wine and coffee, using some spices, taking antibiotics like tetracycline, consuming excess fluoride in water, and other factors can cause your teeth to discolor or darken, affecting the appearance of …

A dental crown or tooth cap can be used to fix chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Fillings may be used to repair minor tooth damage in some instances. Crowns are preferable to fillings unless the damage is minor and limited to the front teeth. Fillings are less expensive than crowns, but they are not as …

When was the last time you received dental treatment? Typically, you go when you need to, maybe you get a cleaning a couple times a year, and otherwise things are good. Until you have to find a new dentist. Finding the right one can be an overwhelming experience: there are so many different practices and …

Dr. Noor Nahhas, DMD Dr. Noor Nahhas graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, where she received the Graham Award for academic and clinical excellence. She grew up in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago and is honored to be able to serve her local community. She also frequently volunteers at local schools to …