Welcome To Smiles By Farr
Smiles by Farr is the dental practice of Dr. Michael I. Farr. Voted 2015’s Best Dentist in Huntley IL. Smiles by Farr is dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of dental care. Our experienced staff is trained in all aspects of cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry, giving you comprehensive care no matter what. Our practice philosophy is to put the patient first, providing you with options that suit your needs and goals for 100% satisfaction. Stop by anytime for a cleaning or periodontal treatment. Schedule your appointment today!
Our Location
9744 N. IL Route 47
Huntley, Illinois 60142
(847) 669-2787
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Feeling Pain?
Click on the chart below to learn what may be causing you pain:
- Touch / Bite
- Abscess – A dead nerve that has become infected and the infection is spreading into the surrounding jaw bone.
- Fracture – A break in the root structure that is allowing the pieces to move about each other and cause an infection in the surrounding jaw bone.
- Recent Dental Work – Recent dental restorations may be interfering with the bite, causing trauma to the ligaments supporting the tooth.
- Concussion – A bruise to the ligaments from an injury.
- Temperature
- Cavity – Bacterial infection of the tooth that is exposing the tubules housing the nerve.
- Gum Recession – Root surface revealed that exposes the tubules housing the nerve.
- Recent Dental Work – Bite is interfered with, causing injury to the nerve.
- Concussion – A bruise to the nerve from an injury.
- Whitening – Nerve has been stimulated through fluid movement in tooth.
- On Its Own
- Inflamed Nerve – Degenerating condition; nerve dying.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Gum Disease – Bacterial infection resulting in inflamed gums and/or bone loss occurring around teeth.
- Abscess – Infection resulting from bacteria spreading from or around a tooth.
- Canker Sores – Ulcers on the gums that occur during times of stress and are caused by body’s immune system.
- Cold Sores – Outbreak of viral infection caused by herpes simples virus that occurs usually on lips but may occur on the gums as well.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Pain Upon Opening – Could be a disc displacement, muscle problem, or joint derangement/disease.
- Can’t Fully Open Mouth – Same as pain on opening.
- Jaw Moves to One Side – Disc displacement, fracture, or joint derangement/disease.
- Jaw Gets Stuck – Joints overextended.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Chipped / Broken
- Decay – Bacterial infection of the tooth that causes loss of a part of tooth.
- Trauma – Accident like a fall or hit to the mouth.
- Grinding – Loss of edges of teeth from sliding back and forth.
- Discoloration
- External Staining – Food coloring, tobacco, coffee/tea, decay.
- Internal Staining – Occurs during formation of teeth such as tetracycline use or over ingestion of fluoride.
- Old Fillings – Leaking due to open margins or failed bonding.
- Straightness
- Wear (Grinding) – Uneven edges due to grinding more on one side than the other.
- Missing Teeth – Resulting in drifting of other teeth out of alignment.
- Hereditary – Parents had crooked teeth.
- Growth & Development
- Tooth Size / Arch Shape
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Cavity – Decay spread under filling and undermined it.
- Broken Tooth – Tooth fractured and stopped supporting filling.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Other Teeth Shifting – Teeth around space shift, tilt, or grow out of gums.
- Bite collapse loss of height of lower face due to shifting.
- Joint issues due to bite interference that result from shifting.
- Overload of Remaining Teeth – Remaining teeth have to pick up the work that the tooth/teeth that are missing did.
- Break down faster.
- Lose remaining teeth.
- Poor Appearance – As a result of drifting and change in teeth position.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
- Tongue Position – Tongue falls back into airway space.
- Obesity – Fat deposits in throat constrict airway space and make tissues flap more with breathing.
- Swollen Adenoids/Tonsils – Constrict airway space.
For cleanings, periodontal treatments, or any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Farr.
Disclaimer: This diagram represents potential causes of a condition and is not a professional diagnosis. Contact Dr. Farr to schedule an appointment for a professional diagnosis.
Our Promise To You:
At Smiles by Farr, we aim to take the pain out of going to the dentist. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality of treatment. Try as we might, we can’t control everything. That’s why we work hard to make sure the things we can control go well. The well-trained staff at Smiles by Farr are here for you. Answers, appointments, and care are just a phone call away. Smiles for a lifetime – Smiles by Farr.