Dental Implants in Chicago

Sleep apnea is a condition that can take a serious toll on a person’s health. The repeated cessation of breathing at night compels the body to wake up each time to revive inhalation. While a person with sleep apnea may not be consciously aware of each instance when his body wakes him up, the cumulative […]

If you live an active lifestyle or enjoy contact sports , an accident or tussle can instantly cause irrevocable damage to your teeth. By wearing a mouth guard, you can protect your teeth from these dangers. This video highlights the importance of using a mouth guard during sports . Though a chipped or avulsed tooth […]

University Associates in Dentistry is proud to be the only Team Dentists for the 2010/2013 Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks. This distinction speaks to our expertise in the field of sports dentistry. In addition to the general and cosmetic dentistry options we provide to our patients, we can attend to the oral health demands […]

If an accident happens and your child has a tooth knocked out , it is important to act quickly. Knowing what to do in this type of an emergency can help save the tooth and reassure your child. It is possible that a knocked-out tooth can be replanted into the jaw. When picking up the […]

As the official TEAM dentists for the Chicago Blackhawks, University Associates in Dentistry knows how important it is for athletes to protect themselves from oral-facial injuries. Dental injuries are the most common type of oral-facial injury sustained when playing sports, and studies show that athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer damage to the […]

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons estimates that 69% of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth. Teeth are often lost to periodontal disease, injury, and tooth decay. If you’re one of the many adults facing tooth loss, you may be wondering whether dental implants […]

Did you know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is most common among men over the age of 35, but everyone is at risk. If you smoke, have diabetes, fail to brush every day, or seldom visit your dentist , you should be especially aware of […]

If an accident happens and your child has a tooth knocked out, it is important to act quickly. Knowing what to do in this type of an emergency can help save the tooth and reassure your child. It is possible that a knocked-out tooth can be replanted into the jaw. When picking up the tooth, […]

Periodontitis, more commonly known as gum disease, affects more than 75% of American adults, but very few of them are aware of the disorder. Roughly 30% of people are genetically susceptible to gum disease, but there are many other factors that can put people at risk. Fortunately, some of these factors can be avoided with […]

Wearing a mouth guard while playing sports or being active is the best way to prevent mouth-related injuries. There are two types of mouth guards available. The first is an over-the-counter product that can be found at nearly any sporting goods store. The other is a custom-fitting guard, which is only available through a dentist. […]