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51 years
Experience
Neal Nealis, D.D.S.
- Chicago, IL
- University of Illinois -Urbana
- Accepting new patients
Porcelain Veneers
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What are my options for replacing a missing tooth?
There are plenty of options for replacing missing teeth including implants, bridges and dentures. These remedies will vary in durability, aesthetics and cost. Talk to a dentist READ MORE
There are plenty of options for replacing missing teeth including implants, bridges and dentures. These remedies will vary in durability, aesthetics and cost. Talk to a dentist to learn your options and which is best for you.
What is causing the white layer on my tongue?
A white layer on the tongue is often a fungus called Candida Albicans. It is present in mouths of 40% of the population but doesn't usually overgrow unless the immune system is READ MORE
A white layer on the tongue is often a fungus called Candida Albicans. It is present in mouths of 40% of the population but doesn't usually overgrow unless the immune system is compromised.
Is excessive gum chewing harmful in any way?
Excessive gum chewing is not harmful unless it contains sugar. If it does contain sugar then the sugar can cause cavities. The gum itself actually exercises your gums and helps READ MORE
Excessive gum chewing is not harmful unless it contains sugar. If it does contain sugar then the sugar can cause cavities. The gum itself actually exercises your gums and helps prevent gum disease.
What are sealants? Are they really advisable?
Your back teeth form with tiny grooves running down the centers of the chewing surfaces. These grooves are narrower than tooth brush bristles and unless cleaned and sealed will READ MORE
Your back teeth form with tiny grooves running down the centers of the chewing surfaces. These grooves are narrower than tooth brush bristles and unless cleaned and sealed will develop into cavities. A sealant is a hard acrylic plastic that is bonded into the grooves eliminating the places that germs most often hide. I strongly recommend my patients receive sealants at any age and have them replaced as they fall out which will happen periodically - about every ten years.
Is it normal to keep getting oral thrush?
Thrush is caused by a fungus that 40% of the population has in their mouths at all times. The fungus gets out of control usually when the immune system is compromised and most READ MORE
Thrush is caused by a fungus that 40% of the population has in their mouths at all times. The fungus gets out of control usually when the immune system is compromised and most often in the very young or very old. You better check with your dentist and/or physician.
Are there any natural remedies for dry mouth?
Dry mouth is a huge problem these days and is caused by many drugs and cancer therapy. The most serious dental complication is rampant tooth decay. There are some mouth rinses READ MORE
Dry mouth is a huge problem these days and is caused by many drugs and cancer therapy. The most serious dental complication is rampant tooth decay. There are some mouth rinses that can help and some sugarless lozenges that you can let dissolve in your mouth.
What can I do to help with my bad breath problem?
This might be coming from your throat or tongue. Be sure to brush your tongue, cheeks and palate after brushing your teeth. Have a dentist check your tonsils.
Are there any home remedies to treat canker sores?
I am not aware of any home remedies to treat those painful canker sores. I have heard that they are caused by chocolate, caffeine, nuts, and stress, but that has not been confirmed. READ MORE
I am not aware of any home remedies to treat those painful canker sores. I have heard that they are caused by chocolate, caffeine, nuts, and stress, but that has not been confirmed.
How long would It ideally take to get teeth aligned with the help of braces?
Depending upon the extent and location of the spacing treatment can take six to twentyfour months. Best to have an orthodontist take a look.
My daughter is 8 years old and her baby teeth have still not fallen out. Is it normal?
There is no way of predicting tooth eruption. Have a dentist take an x-ray to confirm that the permanent teeth indeed exist which they probably do. In the meantime children who READ MORE
There is no way of predicting tooth eruption. Have a dentist take an x-ray to confirm that the permanent teeth indeed exist which they probably do. In the meantime children who lose teeth later will be older and better able to prevent cavities.
Why is my face swollen after a root canal treatment?
You have an infection in your face from that nasty germ that killed your tooth. You better get on an antibiotic before it hurts you. Call your dentist immediately.
What are the symptoms of a spreading tooth infection?
Tooth decay that penetrates the enamel protective covering will spread eight times faster and needs to be treated immediately. Procrastinating will allow it to reach the center READ MORE
Tooth decay that penetrates the enamel protective covering will spread eight times faster and needs to be treated immediately. Procrastinating will allow it to reach the center of the tooth where the blood vessels are located. If that happens, you no longer have a simple cavity and then need a root canal and crown which will cost thousands of dollars or the loss of the tooth. It is a far better idea to intercept problems early. In fact it is an even better idea to identify why the cavity happened in the first place and modify your eating habits. My patients seldom get cavities.
Why isn't my baby teething?
Don't worry about teething unless it exceeds 18 months.
What is the importance of using dental floss?
Floss cleans between the teeth where the brush will not reach. You would be far better off brushing AND flossing once daily than brushing three times daily and not flossing.
My son is a year old, and isn't teething. Is this abnormal?
Better to get later when a child is older and better able to clean them. There is no reliable way to predict when teeth will erupt. If they don't start erupting in the next six READ MORE
Better to get later when a child is older and better able to clean them. There is no reliable way to predict when teeth will erupt. If they don't start erupting in the next six months, see a dentist.
Is fever after a root canal normal?
A fever is a sign of bacteria in the blood stream. This can possibly be cause by the germs coming from the tooth. You should take an antibiotic for 7 to 10 days. Call your dentist READ MORE
A fever is a sign of bacteria in the blood stream. This can possibly be cause by the germs coming from the tooth. You should take an antibiotic for 7 to 10 days. Call your dentist immediately.
Do teeth get affected during pregnancy?
When pregnant there are a few things to remember in order to prevent dental problems. First cravings can cause excessive snacking, and consuming carbohydrates too frequently will READ MORE
When pregnant there are a few things to remember in order to prevent dental problems. First cravings can cause excessive snacking, and consuming carbohydrates too frequently will lead to cavities. Also the woman's body is chock full of estrogen which makes supergerms of the germs that cause bone loss and periodontal disease. So brushing, flossing and professional cleanings are particularly important.
What causes dental erosions?
There are many causes for dental erosion. The most common cause when it occurs at the gumline is brushing with too stiff of a tooth brush, with too much force or with too abrasive READ MORE
There are many causes for dental erosion. The most common cause when it occurs at the gumline is brushing with too stiff of a tooth brush, with too much force or with too abrasive of a tooth paste. Also heavy nighttime grinding can cause 'abfraction' which is grooves in the necks of teeth at the gumline. Abrasion of the sides of teeth, particularly the insides of the bottom back teeth, can be caused by acid reflux or bolemia.
I have a boil on my gums. What should I do to treat it?
A boil on the gums is a sign of an abscess. You have some aggressive germ that killed your tooth and is now being spread by the blood stream throughout your body. This is extremely READ MORE
A boil on the gums is a sign of an abscess. You have some aggressive germ that killed your tooth and is now being spread by the blood stream throughout your body. This is extremely dangerous and requires immediate treatment by a dentist or endodontist (root canal specialist). DO NOT WAIT!
Can braces get rusted?
Braces cannot rust. You must have some deposits on the braces.
