Comprehensive Dental Treatments and Procedures in Chicago Heights, IL

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Oral Exams, Fluoride Treatment and Sealants

Midtown Dental Clinic offers comprehensive oral exams for every member of the family. Even though you brush and floss every day, individuals need to schedule regular exams. This helps prevent plaque or tartar from building up. 

During your oral exam, Dr. Storm provides fluoride treatments to help prevent tooth decay. Our fluoride treatment helps your teeth from resisting acid, bacteria, and sugars from attacking your teeth. 

Dental sealants protect your permanent molars. We brush the deep grooves, and pits of the back teeth and it will help from tooth decay. 

CEREC

Our CEREC services, we can help restore damaged teeth in one appointment. We use high-quality ceramic material that will match your natural tooth color. Dr. Storm uses a camera to take an accurate picture of your damaged teeth that transfers to a computer screen for the doctor to see the condition of the tooth. During this process, the computer-aided manufacturing technology makes a natural-looking restoration cap as our patient's waits. All of this happens within an hour. 

Single Dental Implant

If you are experiencing tooth decay or loss of bone structure, you may need to consider dental implants. At Midtown Dental Clinic, we provide patients with single dental implant services. There are many advantages to getting a dental implant and that includes, easier to chew, your biting is normal, prevent bone loss, and it gives you a natural look.

Multiple Dental Implant

When you have multiple teeth missing, replacing your teeth with dental implants is a great option. A dental implant bridge consists of the implant, abutments, and the bridge. Call our team to see if this is the right option for you. 

Replacing All Teeth

At Midtown Dental Clinic, we can replace a full set of teeth with our full-arch fixed bridge. If you are missing a line of teeth, no worries. We can help restore your smile with our fixed bridge dentures.

Whitening

When you want your teeth whitened, turn to Midtown Dental Clinic. We offer high-quality teeth whitening services. We offer two types of teeth whitening, laser whitening, and take-home whitening trays. Consult with our dental team to see which option is best for you. 

Invisalign

Making the decision to straighten your teeth is a big investment in your smile and confidence. Whether you want to straighten your teeth discreetly or play a lot of sports, choosing invisible aligners helps you achieve the smile of your dreams without the embarrassment and inconvenience of metal brackets. The aligners are smooth and don’t irritate the inside of your mouth. They are nearly invisible and can be removed for eating, cleaning, and even for special occasions. 

The dentists at Midtown Dental Clinic will fit you for a series of custom alignment trays that will slowly transform your teeth into a straight smile. Periodically, your dentist will provide you with the next set of trays until the end of your journey.

Invisalign

Making the decision to straighten your teeth is a big investment in your smile and confidence. Whether you want to straighten your teeth discreetly or play a lot of sports, choosing invisible aligners helps you achieve the smile of your dreams without the embarrassment and inconvenience of metal brackets. The aligners are smooth and don’t irritate the inside of your mouth. They are nearly invisible and can be removed for eating, cleaning, and even for special occasions. 

The dentists at Midtown Dental Clinic will fit you for a series of custom alignment trays that will slowly transform your teeth into a straight smile. Periodically, your dentist will provide you with the next set of trays until the end of your journey.

Root Canals

Root canals are a necessary procedure that treats severely decayed or infected teeth. Every tooth has a sift center that houses the nerve that helps you feel sensations. If the tooth is so damaged that this soft center is exposed, an infection may occur and the pain will be noticeable. If left untreated, the infection can result in abscesses and even the loss of your tooth.

The procedure calls for removing the soft center of the tooth along with the nerve to allow for deep cleaning of the tooth. Once the tooth has been cleaned, it will be filled like a normal cavity to prevent any further infection or decay. The nerve serves no purpose other than providing sensation, so it is not necessary and will not be missed.

Signs Your Tooth Might be Infected:

  • Sensitivity to hot or cold
  • Pain with biting
  • Swelling
  • Throbbing or severe pain

Root Canals

Root canals are a necessary procedure that treats severely decayed or infected teeth. Every tooth has a sift center that houses the nerve that helps you feel sensations. If the tooth is so damaged that this soft center is exposed, an infection may occur and the pain will be noticeable. If left untreated, the infection can result in abscesses and even the loss of your tooth.

The procedure calls for removing the soft center of the tooth along with the nerve to allow for deep cleaning of the tooth. Once the tooth has been cleaned, it will be filled like a normal cavity to prevent any further infection or decay. The nerve serves no purpose other than providing sensation, so it is not necessary and will not be missed.

Signs Your Tooth Might be Infected:

  • Sensitivity to hot or cold
  • Pain with biting
  • Swelling
  • Throbbing or severe pain

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and bridges are great replacements for any damaged or removed teeth. They are both useful for different degrees of damage.

Crowns

A dental crown is a permanent cover that is placed over a weakened or broken tooth to restore the appearance and prevent further deterioration. Crowns come in different materials such as metal, porcelain, or even a combination of both. Your dentist will discuss these options with you so you can make the best choice for you. 

Bridges

Bridges help restore the look of your smile if you are missing one or more teeth. A bridge is an artificial tooth or teeth connected to a set of crowns in order to fill a gap. A bridge is a great and permanent solution to any missing teeth and will help retire the beauty of your smile!

Fillings & Bondings

Anytime a tooth may be experiencing decay, it is corrected with a composite filling. All composite fillings are tooth colors and made of ceramic and plastic compounds. Their appearance resemble that of a natural tooth very closely and are the most preferred method of fillings. This combination also provides supreme bonding which requires less prep time and even preserves the shape and structure of your tooth.

Tooth-colored bonding can be used to fix broken or chipped teeth as well as correct the color of stained teeth. This resin material re-shapes your tooth and will even close spaces between teeth caused by gaps or chips in the enamel. 

Gum Disease

Periodontitis is a serious gum disease that results from a bacterial infection caused by improper dental care. In its early stages, this disease is called gingivitis. If left untreated, gums will become damaged and you risk losing your teeth. If not brushing and flossing properly, overtime plaque will build up along the gum line causing the gums to become infected and begin pulling away from the teeth.

Once damage to the gums and bones occurs, the damage is permanent and cannot be cured, only managed. Daily brushing and flossing will help prevent periodontal disease but oral exams and cleaning are necessary as well to ensure all tartar and plaque are removed from your teeth. 

Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease:

  • Bleeding gums
  • Red, swollen or tender gums
  • Bad breath that doesn’t go away
  • Loose or separating teeth
  • Pus between your teeth
  • A change in the way your teeth fit together

Dentures

Dentures are a great solution to replace all or some of your missing teeth. Your Midtown Dental Clinic dentist will provide you with custom-fit dentures and guide you on how to properly care for them. Dentures come in full and partial sets depending on the number of missing teeth you have. 

Over time, dentures will need to be re-lined, re-made, or even re-based due to normal wear. Each of these processes can be done in a dental lab that Midtown Dental Clinic has in-house!

How to Care for Your Dentures:

  • Brush them twice a day
  • When cleaning, always stand over a full sink or towel to prevent damage if dropped
  • Brush your gums, roof of your mouth, and your tongue to prevent bacterial buildup
  • Always soak your dentures in a solution or water, If left dry or too hot, they can warp

Implant Denture Specialists

Dentures are a great solution to replace all or some of your missing teeth. Your Midtown Dental Clinic dentist will provide you with custom-fit dentures and guide you on how to properly care for them. Dentures come in full and partial sets depending on the number of missing teeth you have. 

Over time, dentures will need to be re-lined, re-made, or even re-based due to normal wear. Each of these processes can be done in a dental lab that Midtown Dental Clinic has in-house! Most denture repairs are done in the same day.

How to Care for Your Dentures:

  • Brush them twice a day
  • When cleaning, always stand over a full sink or towel to prevent damage if dropped
  • Brush your gums, roof of your mouth, and your tongue to prevent bacterial buildup
  • Always soak your dentures in a solution or water, If left dry or too hot, they can warp

Sedation Dentistry

Anxiety and fear of dental visits is a crippling phobia that prevents many people from visiting the dentist and receiving proper dental care. This is why Midtown Dental Clinic uses different levels of anesthesia and sedation to allow you to seek dental care while in a calm and relaxing state. All patients will undergo an in-depth consultation prior to the procedure to help discuss the recommended level of sedation. Our dental office administers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia.

Oral Cancer Screening

Midtown Dental Clinic understands that your dental health is a good indicator of your overall health. What seems to be a harmless dental issue could actually be a sign of something much more serious. Our dentists will screen your mouth for any signs of oral cancer. The beginning signs of oral cancer are often painless and go unnoticed without regular dental exams. They will then check your neck of hardened lymph nodes, and then your cheeks, roof of the mouth, tongue, and floor of the mouth will be check for any irregularities. 

Call 708-755-2042 for a free consultation today!