Dr. Howard E. Spector, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1669664512
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Dr. Howard Spector, D.D.S., practices oral surgery in Chicago (60602) through Spector Coleman J DDS, focusing on complex tooth removal and surgical dental cases. He brings a precise, methodical approach to diagnosis that patients describe as unusually thorough. Patients report that Dr. Spector has identified dental cysts surrounding impacted wisdom teeth that two prior dentists had misread as normal anatomical gaps. That level of diagnostic accuracy matters: undetected cysts can cause jaw bone damage and recurring infection if left untreated. His pre-operative protocol includes targeted X-ray imaging to fully map the surgical site before any procedure begins. Dr. Spector takes time to explain every finding and every step of the planned treatment, answering questions until patients are confident moving forward. His post-operative care extends beyond the visit. He personally calls patients the evening after their extraction to check on recovery. For anyone facing a complex wisdom tooth case or uncertain oral surgical diagnosis in Chicago, Dr. Spector's combination of diagnostic depth and personal follow-through offers a meaningful clinical advantage.
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Education & Training
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/15/2007
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Technology & Equipment
- Digital scanning
- ClinCheck scans
Awards & Recognition
- Invisalign Elite provider
- Top 1% Provider (Invisalign)
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