Peter P Savas DDS

Peter P Savas DDS Welcome to The Office of Dr. Peter P Savas Dr. Peter P Savas provides pediatric and adolescent dental care.

From our office in Palos Heights, IL we have proudly served the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL for over 20 years. We specialize in dentistry for children, infants, teens and individuals with special needs. Our office has been designed to create a comforting, child-friendly environment. Our staff goes above and beyond to make sure your children's dental experience goes as smoothly as possible. Our st

aff is professional and our service keeps our patients coming back for years to come. We always welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans.

05/02/2024

If you floss once a day, you will use about 5 miles of floss in your lifetime! If you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, all this brushing will use about 20 gallons of toothpaste over the course of your life.

04/30/2024

The largest model tooth in the world can be found in Pudukkottai, India. The model tooth of a mandibular molar measures 33 feet and 2 inches tall and is made of plaster of Paris.

04/25/2024

The earliest stage of gum disease is gingivitis. Not only is it preventable, but it can also be reversed with proper tooth care and regular dentist visits. If it is left untreated, it can turn into serious, and expensive, periodontal disease.

04/23/2024

Making sure you are drinking enough water is not only good for your general health, it is also one of the best things for your teeth as it helps to neutralize and wash away the bacteria in sticky foods and beverages.

04/18/2024

What were the first toothbrushes made of? Twigs and sticks. The “chew sticks” had a frayed end that could be used to clean teeth and have been documented as early as 1600 B.C.E. in historical Chinese writings.

04/16/2024

When brushing your teeth, remember to brush your tongue as well. Neglecting tongue hygiene often leads to bad breath and other oral health issues because the tongue's rough surface makes it easy for bacteria to thrive.

04/11/2024

What are some early signs of dental trouble? You must visit your dentist as soon as possible if you have mouth sores, swollen gums, jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, bleeding gums, bad breath, broken teeth or dry mouth.

04/09/2024

Are you pre-diabetic or diabetic? Then you're at a greater risk for gum disease. To combat it, focus on proper oral hygiene, have regular dental checkups, and watch what you eat to help keep your teeth healthy.

04/04/2024

Why do some children seem to fear visiting the dentist? According to a recent study, it is actually learned behavior that is picked up from their parents. Are you inadvertently sending the wrong message to your kids.

04/02/2024

Did you know that the best time to bring your child in for his or her first dental visit is after his or her first birthday? This gives us the opportunity to check for cavities in your child's primary teeth and examine him or her for developmental problems.

03/28/2024

Did you know that handling gum disease with laser treatment preserves and can even regenerate bone? A laser treatment for periodontal disease works by cleaning teeth and gums (under the gum line), resulting in the total destruction of bacteria and toxins.

03/26/2024

In the Dark Ages, there was a belief that replacing a lost tooth with someone else’s tooth would cause the lost tooth to grow back. Strangely enough, teeth that were derived from hanged criminals were believed to be the most effective.

Address

7001 W 127th Street
Palos Heights, IL
60463

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 2:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+17084481100

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