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  • Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
    It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
  • The Truth about TMJ
    TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
  • Thanksgiving
    At Scott Szatkowski, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Elk Grove Village, Read more
  • National Brush Day
    October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
  • When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
    Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read more
  • Smoking and Dental Implants
    Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many Read more
  • Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
    If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read more
  • When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
    Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from Read more
  • What's on your fall reading list?
    How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Scott Read more
  • When should I floss during the day?
    A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Scott Szatkowski, DDS maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Read more
  • Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
    When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Scott Szatkowski, DDS. Common reasons for procrastination are not having Read more
  • Your Sunny Smile
    Your beaming smile makes a sunny day even brighter—and that sunny day can return the favor! How does the sun affect your dental health? Let’s shine some light on the Read more
  • Summer Smiles
    The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
  • Happy Labor Day!
    Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
  • What to do about Dry Mouth
    Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
  • How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
    The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more


Contact Us

Elk Grove Village Office
901 Biesterfield Road
Suite 104
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(Woodland Square @ Corner of Biesterfeld & Beisner Rd.s)

(847) 437-8366


Melrose Park Office
675 W. North Ave. Ste 307
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(Gottlieb Profession Bldg.)

(708) 450-4533


Dr. Szatkowski's hours:

Elk Grove Office Hours

Monday:

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Thursday:

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday:

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Melrose Park Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday - Friday, Sunday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Please be sure to schedule your hygeine visit when I'm present, so I may say hello and examine you myself.