by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Jun 15, 2015 | General
Sweet summertime has finally arrived! All that sunshine and warm weather means plenty of outdoor activities, vacations, and of course, ice cream! Make sure while having all that summer fun that you keep oral hygiene in the back of your mind. Here are some reminders...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Jun 9, 2015 | General
Odontophobia [ō dän′tō-fō′bē ə] noun Odontophobia (aka dental fear, dental phobia, dentophobia, dentist phobia, and dental anxiety) is the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. It is estimated that nearly 15% of all Americans avoid going to the dentist...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Jun 4, 2015 | General
A tooth is considered an “impacted tooth” when it fails to break through the gum. This is especially common in wisdom teeth, the last teeth to emerge. Generally speaking, wisdom teeth tend to come in between the ages of 17 and 21. An impacted tooth occurs...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | May 28, 2015 | General
Things don’t always work how we plan, and therefore dental emergencies don’t always happen during regular business hours. When an emergency happens and you can’t get to your dentist, you need to find an emergency dentist in Chicago that can handle...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | May 19, 2015 | General
Dental veneers are a great way to improve your smile, Chicago Smile Design is commonly asked, “What do Veneers Fix?” or “Should I get Composite vs Porcelain Veneers?” We tell our patients veneers are stain-resistant, look and feel natural that...
by Dr. Peter Tomaselli | Apr 30, 2015 | General
There are many reasons a dental extraction may be necessary. Your dentist will talk with you about why a teeth needs to be pulled and what your options are. Read more to learn more about dental extractions and why they may be necessary. Reasons Reasons for an...
