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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…