Grant W. Sims DDS

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5503 North Clark Street 2nd Floor Chicago Illinois, 60640 Show map

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Grant W. Sims, DDS, maintains a position at Dr. Sims Dentistry, his own private clinic where he works as a dentist. Areas of expertise include general dentistry, sedation, implants, and cosmetic orthodontics. Dr. Sims was educated at the University of Illinois and completed an internship at the university as well. He is a professional member of the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

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Education and Training

University of Illinois

University of Illinois Champaign B.S. Biology 1985

University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry D.D.S. 1989

Provider Details

Male Spanish 40 years of experience

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Numbness in face?
Go back and consult with the doctor who did it, AND get a 2nd opinion. It is a rare occurrence, but it does happen. READ MORE
How long will my teeth stay white after veneers?
Unlike natural tooth enamel, veneers do not tend to darken with time unless the underlying tooth has a root canal or a post under the veneer. READ MORE
Can you bite into an apple with braces?
I would not eat apples while I was in orthodontic treatment unless you cut it up in small pieces and chew the apple with only your back teeth. READ MORE
How long do you have to wait to chew gum after a filling?
An hour, or until the anesthetic goes away so you don't accidentally bite your lip or tongue. READ MORE
Does rinsing with hydrogen peroxide whiten teeth?
it can, but dilute it 50/50 with water and rice for 1 minute morning and night after eating and brushing and then nothing else to eat to drink. READ MORE
Are titanium dental implants toxic?
It's the same medical grade titanium they use in knees, hips, and shoulders. It is considered "biocompatible". READ MORE
How long does it take for dentures to stop hurting?
I don't have enough information to properly answer your question. Best to go back to the dentist who made them. READ MORE
What can happen if a tooth infection is left untreated?
Like most thing with our body, they tend to get worse and not better. Best to go see a dentist and get accurate information. READ MORE
Which is better metal partials or plastic partials?
The both have plusses and minuses and I think that is a conversation you should have with your dentist. READ MORE
How do you clean your teeth while having braces?
Get an Oral B electric brush and use it after every time you eat something. READ MORE
Is there an alternative to braces?
Yes, Clear Correct, Invidalign, Essix retainers, and a whole host of thermoplastic removable "retainers". Complete orthodontia still being the gold standard for optimal results. READ MORE
Is it normal for a 5 year old to lose a tooth?
Could be. The age ranges varies, but 5 years is within the normal time frame. READ MORE
How long after a bone graft can I eat?
They should have given you oral and written instructions to care for your surgery. Most people are so dazed after the procedure that they misplace the instruction sheet. READ MORE
Does a real dentist help you during Invisalign?
Yes all cases are overseen by a licensed orthodontist. READ MORE
How long after using mouthwash can you drink water?
30 min. READ MORE
How do you treat a deep pocket in your gums?
Treatment of "deep pockets" depends on how deep. Usually, the dentist /hygienist/ or periodontist (gum specialist) will use a tiny ruler and record your pocket depth in 6 places around each tooth. The tiny ruler measures your pocket depth in millimeters. Healthy numbers are 1-3mm, a 4 can be maintained by most people with careful, consistent, and effective brushing and flossing and using a rinse that actually kills bacteria. Once the pocket depth reaches 5mm or more, it is harder to maintain and requires "help" from your doctor or hygienist. For pocket depth numbers 5-7mm, we would recommend what is called "deep cleaning" or scaling and root planing. You get numbed with local anesthetic so you are comfortable, and the doctor or usually a dental hygienist will go down under you gums to the bottom of the pocket and clean out all of the buildup of tartar (aka calculus) and plaque. Often laser bacterial reduction and gingival curettage is done to remove infected and inflamed gum tissue. Then after the scaling and root planing, the pocket depths are again measured to see if the numbers have gone down. The idea is to get the numbers down low enough that you can maintain things yourself. Many of our patients come in 3-4 times a year for maintenance visits rather than once or twice a year. If we see that the pocket numbers are being maintained, then that usually does it. If the pocket depths are in the 8-10+ mm deep, we would refer you to the periodontist (gum specialist) and they most likely will recommend gum surgery. Sometimes after scaling and root planing and sometimes surgery in conjunction with scaling and root planing. The goal is the same for all treatments-to get the pockets shallow enough that you can maintain them yourself on a daily basis, and see your dental professional more often like 3 or 4 times a year. Grant Sims, DDS READ MORE
Is composite bonding cheaper than veneers?
Typically, composite bonding is cheaper than veneers, however, like most everything else in life there is a reason something is cheaper. If you are wanting to have the most beautiful, natural looking, and durable restorations, then veneers are worth the extra money. If you want a better looking smile, knowing that the composite is going to chip, crack, stain, and need to be replaced much sooner and require much more maintenance and not look as nice nearly as long as the veneers-then get the composite. Typically, what I see with the composite veneers is that "something" will happen within 2-3 years. That "something" could be a little chip at an edge, they just don't look as "bright and shiny", they may begin to look dull, especially if you are a coffee, wine, or tea drinker. They may not feel as smooth and natural as they did when you first got them. I do realize there is typically a significant difference in the fee of veneers over the composites, but if you were my best friend or a loved family member, I would advise them that if there is any way, even if you have to use one of those third party financing programs, it is worth it to spend the extra money. In my 30 years as a practicing dentist, I have never had a patient tell me that they were sorry they got the veneers, but I have had a good number of patients tell me after about 5 to 10 years later, that they wish they would have spent the extra money on the veneers. I can also speak from personal experience about a sizable chip that happened to one of my front teeth due to an accident that I replaced every 3-6 years because it would chip, discolor, or come off completely. After the third time replacing the composite, I finally got the veneer-and so far that has been 11 years ago with no problems. Understand though that I do take care of it by not biting my nails, not opening plastic packages with my teeth, biting things I know are hard like crusty bread, bagels, or biting ribs down to the bone. Harder things I have learned to bite to the side, or cut it up into smaller pieces and use my back teeth to chew crusty bread and bagels. That's been my personal and professional experience over the last 30 years and is only my own humble opinion. It's always better to get a second and even a third opinion about something as important as your smile. Grant Sims, DDS READ MORE
How can I remove tartar from my teeth without going to the dentist?
They sell dental picks similar to the ones dentists use to scrape tartar off of teeth on Amazon, eBay, and many drug stores. Since it is a sharp instrument, just be careful not to damage your gums or teeth. I have seen it happen on people who got over zelous with their "home cleaning". READ MORE
Is a crown better than filling?
That depends on how much of your tooth is missing. If it is only a very small cavity a few milimeters across and only a few milimeters deep, then a conservative filling would be better. However, if 50% or more of your tooth is missing, then a crown would be the better option. READ MORE
Can you put a bridge on an implant?
Like the name "bridge" implies, there is an anchor at either end with a span or length that is supported by the anchors at the ends. So, if you have space to put 3 teeth for example, you can put one implant an each end to serve as the anchors for the bridge with a "fake tooth" in the center that is not supported by an implant. The bridge will all be one piece, but when it is cemented into your mouth, it will look like you have 3 teeth, but only the end ones will have the implants under them. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

General Dentistry/Sedation/Implants/Cosmetic Orthodontics/He also provides cosmetic braces and same-day crowns.

Awards

Leading Physicians of the World Award 2015 Leading Physicians of the World
Volunteers with Goldie’s Place Goldie’s Place
New Life for Girls New Life for Girls
Hope House Lawndale Community Church
Connections for the Homeless Evanston , IL
Southside Christian Center Southside Christian Center

Treatments

Six Months Smiles
Conscious Sedation Dentistry
Professional Dental Cleaning
Tooth Colored Filling/inlay
Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic Dentistry
Crown/bridge
Root Canal Therapy
Periodontal Gum Therapy
Gingivectomy
Laser Gum Treatment
Frenulectomy With Laser
Implants
Extraction
Ilase Laser
Prexion 3d Elite Scanner
Deka Laser
Ezlase
Gum Therapy
Veneers
Teeth Grinding
Limited Orthodontic Treatment
Denture Partial
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
E4d – Same Day Crowns

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago Dental Society
Professional Member Illinois State Dental Society
Professional Member American Dental Association
Professional Member Chicago Dental Society
Professional Member Academy of General Dentistry
Professional Member International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Professional Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Internships

University of Illinois DDS 1989

Professional Society Memberships

Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists

What do you attribute your success to?

Grant attributes his success to staying curious, compassionate, always striving to learn more and doing the best he can for each patient.

Areas of research

PRP/PRF

Philanthropic Initiatives

Extensive Volunteer work: Connections for the Homeless-Providing Dental Care, New Life for Girls-Faith based program for victims of domestic violence-Providing dental care, Lawndale Community Church-Hope House Christian Mens Recovery Program providing dental care, Goldies Place-Helping to provide dental care and working with student from University of Illinois at Chicago

Favorite Place to Vacation

Any white sand beach.

Hobbies / Sports

jet ski, travel, motorcycle riding

Grant W. Sims DDS's Practice location

5503 North Clark Street 2nd Floor -
Chicago, Illinois 60640

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New patients: 773-878-7467

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