Emergency Dentist or the ER: Where to Go in Chicago, for What
Some dental problems belong at the ER and most do not. Here is the plain list, plus what an ER can and cannot do for a tooth.
Do Adults Need Dental Sealants?
Sealants have a reputation as a kids thing. Here is who benefits as an adult, and who can skip them.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare: The First 72 Hours
What to do in the first three days after a tooth extraction, plus the signs that mean you should call us.
What Periodontal Treatment Involves at the First Visit
Told you need periodontal treatment and not sure what you signed up for? Here is what the first visit involves, start to finish.
A night guard protects your teeth from grinding, but it does not stop the grinding itself. Here is what it does, what it will not do, and what does help.
What a First Visit at Bite Club Looks Like, Start to Finish
What to bring, what happens in the chair, how long it takes and what you leave knowing. A plain walkthrough of a first visit at our Bucktown office.
Jaw Pain That Will Not Go Away: When It Is TMJ and When It Is Grinding
Morning jaw ache, clicking, headaches at the temples. How to tell grinding from a jaw joint problem, and which one a night guard will fix for you.
What Your Dental Insurance Will Pay Toward a Crown
Most plans call a crown major work and pay a share of it. Here is how the categories, waiting periods and the annual maximum decide your final bill.
Veneers or Bonding: Which One Fits Your Teeth and Your Budget
Veneers and bonding fix a lot of the same things for different money. Here is how to tell which one your teeth need, and what to ask about first.
What a Dental Emergency Costs in Chicago, and What to Do First
A plain guide to what changes the price of an emergency visit, and what to do in the first hour.
Do Root Canals Hurt? What to Really Expect
The pain people associate with root canals almost always comes from the infected tooth, not the treatment that fixes it. Here is what the appointment actually involves step by step, what the days afterward feel like, and why the crown that follows is not optional.
Dentures vs Dental Implants: How to Choose
The dentures versus implants decision usually gets framed as a price comparison, which leaves out the part that matters most: what happens to your jawbone. Here is how each option works, what each costs over time, and the middle-ground option most patients are never told about.
