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When Does a Broken Tooth Need Immediate Treatment? Aug 18th, 2025

Few things cause immediate alarm like the sensation of a tooth suddenly cracking or breaking. When it happens, you need to know what you’re dealing with — is it a minor inconvenience or a dental emergency? For comprehensive evaluation and treatment of broken teeth, see Kimberly Chan, DDS, at Moskin...

How to Know When Your Dental Crown Should Be Replaced Jul 8th, 2025

Dental crowns are built to last, offering years of protection and functionality for your tooth. But even the strongest crown has a limited lifespan — around 5-15 years, on average. At Moskin Dental Associates, cosmetic and general dentist Kimberly Chan, DDS specializes in providing high-quality dental restorations, including implants, bridges,...

What's the Best Age to Start Orthodontic Treatment? Jun 2nd, 2025

Fixing crooked teeth or a misaligned bite often comes down to more than just aesthetics — these imperfections can affect everything from how well you chew your food to how confident you feel. For expert orthodontics care in Chicago, Illinois, turn to Kimberly Chan, DDS, at Moskin Dental Associates. Dr....

Are You a Candidate for Veneers? May 2nd, 2025

Are dental imperfections keeping you from feeling like your best self? According to one study, more than 80% of people believe that the appearance of their teeth has an impact on their self-confidence. Get that confidence back with help from Moskin Dental Associates in Lincoln Square, Chicago, Illinois. Kimberly Chan,...

Why You Should Never Ignore Missing Teeth Apr 2nd, 2025

Most people have 32 adult teeth. That number often reduces to 28 when wisdom teeth are pulled, yet the national average for people aged 20 to 64 is 25.5 teeth. Tooth loss is a common issue.  While it may seem easy to adjust to fewer teeth because of damage, decay,...