General & Family Dentistry

Exceptional General & Family Dentistry

Dr. Ondoy, Dr. Shah-Cox, and Dr. Hutnik provide many different dental services to help our patients maintain good oral health and enjoy beautiful smiles throughout their entire lives. We are committed to providing gentle, compassionate care to meet your needs in our friendly and welcoming dental office. We invite you to call us at 708-535-0333 to schedule your appointment with one of our experienced dentists and learn more about general and family dentistry in Oak Forest, Illinois.

We look forward to caring for your smile!
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Cleanings & Exams
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dental Fillings
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Sealants
  • Endodontics
  • Full & Partial Dentures
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Periodontics
  • Root Canal Treatment
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Cleanings & Exams
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dental Fillings
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Sealants
  • Endodontics
  • Full & Partial Dentures
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Periodontics
  • Root Canal Treatment
General and family dentistry encompasses several dental treatments that help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime. Whether you are bringing your child for a simple dental checkup or you are in need of a more complex restorative procedure like root canal treatment, we are here to care for your family’s smiles. Our experienced dentist is pleased to provide comprehensive general and family dentistry to meet all of your dental needs and goals for a healthy, beautiful smile.

We encourage all of our patients to visit us at least once every six months. During these routine appointments, we will provide a thorough dental cleaning and exam to make sure that your smile is in good health. Depending on your individual dental needs, you may need to come to our office more often. If you notice any dental pain or damage, or if you experience a dental emergency, we urge you to contact us as soon as possible to receive the high-quality dental care you need. To learn more about our dental services and to schedule your family’s next visit to our friendly office, we welcome you to contact us today. We are eager to care for you!

Dental Bridges


Our dentists may recommend a dental bridge to literally “bridge” the gap left by your missing teeth. All of your teeth play an essential role in chewing and speaking. Dental bridges restore the appearance and function of your teeth, helping you to enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile. Please call us at 708-535-0333 to learn more about dental bridges in Oak Forest, Illinois, and to schedule your consultation with Dr. Ondoy, Dr. Shah-Cox, and Dr. Hutnik.

If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth in a row, we may recommend a dental bridge to restore your smile. A bridge is a fixed dental restoration, meaning it is non-removable. We put the dental bridge in place through the use of two dental crowns, which are custom made to fit your smile and on the teeth or dental implants next to the space left by the missing tooth. These crowns hold the artificial tooth in place to restore your smile, ensuring that your restoration will not quickly shift or come loose. It typically requires only two visits to our practice to complete the dental bridge. Dental bridges are designed to last for many years and to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile.

Our dentist may recommend a dental bridge to improve your smile by:
Restoring your ability to speak, eat, and chew as normal

Alleviating excess stress on the bite

Improving the shape and volume of your face
Replacing an unwanted removable partial denture

Preventing the remaining natural teeth from moving out of position
Enhancing the appearance of your smile

We will help you determine whether a custom dental bridge is a right choice for restoring your smile after tooth loss. For more information, please call or visit us today.

Dental Cleanings & Exams


We recommend that you visit our friendly office every six months to receive a dental cleaning and exam. Our dentists and team members take extra care with each patient to ensure that your teeth are healthy. Call 708-535-0333 today to set up your appointment with Dr. Ondoy, Dr. Shah-Cox, and Dr. Hutnik, and to learn more about dental exams and teeth cleanings in Oak Forest, Illinois. You will not believe the difference between a regular dental checkup and cleaning can make you feel!

Dental cleanings and exams are two of the most basic yet important preventive treatments we provide at our office. Each time you visit our dental practice for a checkup, we will provide professional teeth cleaning and dental exams to help your smile stay healthy. During your teeth cleaning and exam, our dental team will:

Clean your teeth by removing any plaque or tartar (also called dental calculus), which can lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease

Floss and polish your teeth for a healthy, bright smile
Stethoscope and Denture Model — Oak Forest, IL — Arel C. Ondoy, DMD

Dental Crowns


A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that has several purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns made of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can:
  • To protect a tooth following root canal treatment
  • To anchor and attach a dental bridge
  • To cover and complete a dental implant
  • To enhance the beauty of your smile
  • To improve a misshapen tooth
  • To strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weakened
  • To support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains
  • To protect a tooth following root canal treatment
  • To anchor and attach a dental bridge
  • To cover and complete a dental implant
  • To enhance the beauty of your smile
  • To improve a misshapen tooth
  • To strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weakened
  • To support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains
To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, we welcome you to contact us today!
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