You may not have heard of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), but it would be impossible to ignore symptoms of disorders related to the joint. The TMJ connects your jawbone to your skull, acting like a hinge to allow facial movement and chewing. If the bone, muscles or supporting tissues are injured or diseased, you could… read more
Do you feel good about the way your smile looks? Do you see an overly gummy smile? The crown of a tooth is the part of the tooth that protrudes above the gums. Your gum tissue may not be sufficient, causing the crowns of your teeth to protrude. Periodontal disease or genetics can damage your… read more
Root canal therapy is to the abscessed tooth as bypass surgery is to the human heart. Many diseases, such as cardiovascular problems or diabetes, start quietly with unnoticeable symptoms. These diseases are usually discovered by accident or when having a routine examination or after advancing to the point where symptoms begin to show. Such is… read more
It’s time for students and teachers to head back to the classroom. If you’ve been thinking about braces to straighten your teeth, this time of year might make you reconsider. The good thing is that there are new options for improving your smile, and Invisalign® could be the best choice for you if you’re not… read more
Children’s permanent teeth are meant to last for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, too many children get cavities early on in their molars and premolars. This can be prevented when the pediatric dentist adds a layer of protection by applying dental sealants on those teeth. Sealants help keep teeth healthy and disease-free. Prevention Using… read more
Since the pandemic, many children have been learning virtually or they have been homeschooled. Now that some restrictions are lifting, many are returning to the classroom. An important part of preparing to return to school is the back-to-school dental checkup. Regardless of whether your child is returning to the classroom or remaining at home with… read more
Hello and welcome to Restore Dental, formerly Visage Dentistry and Kids First Dental! My name is Dr. Dave Chiu and my wife is Dr. Jieun (“June”) Chiu. We have two wonderfully crazy kiddos, Abigail (7) and Evan (5). I grew up in Toronto, Canada while my wife was raised in Chicago. We met in dental… read more
Did you lose a tooth in an accident or due to an oral health condition? A gap in your teeth can be unsettling for many people. Not only can it change the appearance of your smile, but it can also affect other oral functions like speech and eating. The good news is there are options… read more
Do you have flaws in your smile that you want to change? A crooked tooth, stains, gaps and other dental problems can impact the overall appearance of your smile. Since your teeth and smile are one of the first features people notice, it can affect your self-confidence if they do not look their best. You… read more
Teeth growth and alignment in children affect more than just the appearance of a smile. Misalignments can contribute to a variety of symptoms of child sleep-disordered breathing such as snoring, mouth breathing, bedwetting, cognitive challenges, underdeveloped jaw or airway and more. Instead of waiting until adolescence or the early teen years to address misalignments with… read more