Night Guards: Protecting Your Teeth During Sleep

For lots of people, teeth grinding can be a serious problem. Also referred to as bruxism, teeth grinding can wear and fissure chompers, and it can also form major headaches and earaches as you sleep, leaving you with a nasty feeling when you arise. It’s not a problem that should be ignored, but it is regularly left untreated. Fortunately, mouth... read more »

14 Cool Facts about Your Teeth

At Family Dental of Palatine Dr. Nidal Obeid and Dr. Dennis Rivera want our patients in Palatine, Illinois, to know just how important their smile is. As you know, your smile consists of various parts working together, such as your teeth, gums, cheeks, tongue, throat, and even saliva production. So, while you are remembering all the things you are thankful... read more »