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Dentist Vernon Hills, IL

Regular dental care will help maintain the health of your natural smile and is the foundation of a beautiful smile. Dr. Brent Engelberg provides comprehensive dental care for his patients from Vernon Hills, IL that focuses on preventive services. He believes patient education on oral hygiene is key to helping patients prevent diseases and maintain a healthy smile.

To avoid dental health concerns, we recommend you practice proactive oral hygiene. This includes visiting the dentist at least two times a year for dental health exams and a teeth cleaning. Patients who have strict at home oral care routines and visit their dentist regularly have a significantly less chance of developing complex dental health concerns. It has been proven that bi-annual dentist appointments prevent gum disease, dental cavities, missing teeth and other oral health problems.

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General Dentistry near Hills, IL

As a general dentist, Dr. Engelberg focuses on preventing diseases and maintaining a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. AH Smiles offers personalized dental health exams and many general dentistry services to patients from Vernon Hills, IL. Your dental visits will include an examination of your entire mouth, a professional teeth cleaning, a screening for gum disease and oral cancer as well as x-rays when needed. If necessary, Dr. Engelberg will provide a treatment plan that will be tailored to your goals, budget and needs.

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Patient Review

"I have always mistrusted Dentist's in the past from some bad experiences. This office is the best ever. Words cannot describe how good it is. You just have to try it. Dr. Engelberg and staff will never try to "upsell" if you don't need it. I have told my friends to go, and if they aren't satisfied, I would pay for their appointment. That's how confident I am about this practice."Glenn C.

"I have been coming to this practice for over 20 years. Whenever you walk through the doors you are greeted by a smile behind the desk. I have a special bond with Pam one of the hygienist who is always so caring and goes over the top to get me sceduled in with her. She even goes out of her way if I've cancelled an appointment she will call me personally to rescedule. She only wants what is best for my teeth. The atmosphere is like a spa like feeling. You almost forget you are at the "dentist" when you are all done with your cleaning and you get handed a warm towel."Beth C.

Preventing Dental Problems

People who neglect their oral health have a higher chance of developing dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay (cavities). Prevention includes brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing daily, avoiding excess sugar, and scheduling routine dentist appointments. At your dental visits every six months Dr. Engelberg will be able to spot signs of gum disease and cavities. These dental concerns will progressively get worse if they are not treated.

Gum disease is commonly seen in people who have avoided the dentist for years. It is caused by a build-up of bacteria containing plaque. These bacteria will harm the gums causing them to become inflamed and slowly recess. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth and bone loss. A common sign of gum disease is bleeding gums.

Tooth decay is one of the most common types of dental problems we see. When spotted early, a simple treatment called a tooth filling is necessary. Cavities often have no signs or symptoms in the beginning but can be easily spotted by a dentist. If you skip your regular exams, the tooth decay will progressively get worse, damaging the tooth. This could lead to needing a root canal or even an extraction if the tooth is beyond repair.

Treatment for these common problems is most conservative when discovered in the early stages. Visiting Dr. Engelberg every six months will ensure the diagnosis of these problems if present.