Do You Have Untreated Tooth Decay in Your Smile?

Do You Have Untreated Tooth Decay in Your Smile?

Don't let tooth decay go untreated in your smile. When tooth decay sets in, it attacks your pearly whites and invites the formation of cavities. Cavities arise when oral bacteria feed on sugary foods (and drinks) to create acids. This acidic residue combines with bacteria, food particles, and saliva, in the mouth to form a sticky film known as plaque. As... read more »

Tooth Trivia to Help You Smile

At Family Dental of Lincoln Nidal Obeid and our team want our patients in Chicago, Illinois, to know just how important their smile is. Your healthy smile is made up of various parts working together, your teeth, gums, cheeks, tongue, throat, and even saliva production all come together to deliver your confident smile. To help you appreciate your teeth this... read more »

Why Our Dental Office Takes Digital X-Rays of Your Smile

Thanks to modern technological advances, Dr. Nidal Obeid and our team at Family Dental of Lincoln in Chicago, Illinois, employ digital radiography, also known as digital X-rays, to see exactly what is happening in your mouth. Our goal is to find and treat problems early on when they require the least invasive treatment option to remedy. We take digital X-rays... read more »

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