Norwood Park Periodontics and Implants

06/08/2026

In addition to implants and extractions, an important oral surgery treatment is corrective jaw surgery. Treating anything from bite disorders to TMJ to breathing difficulty, corrective jaw surgery can help those with severely misshapen or misaligned jaws get back their quality of life.

06/05/2026

Corrective jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of the jaw and teeth. Corrective jaw surgery can improve a patient's breathing, chewing, and speaking abilities.

06/03/2026

With healthy gums, your teeth should be snug like a bug in a rug. But with periodontitis, tissue breaks down, leaving "pockets" around the teeth. Through pocket reduction procedures and many other treatments, we can help slow down the progression of periodontal disease. Learn more about these procedures here: https://bit.ly/1KcLNHS

06/01/2026

It’s the hygiene chore that most people love to hate. But, did you know having healthy gums and a great smile starts with flossing? 😃

Flossing teeth is the quick, effective way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Discover flossing techniques at Colgate.com and learn the types of floss you should use. Colgate is your partner in dental health so visit us online.

05/29/2026

With damaged teeth or dentures, your biting power can be reduced up to 50%! For an option that gives you the power of natural teeth, consider dental implants! Typically made from titanium, these implants anchor directly into the jaw, and look/feel like real teeth.

05/25/2026

Over a period of time, missing teeth can cause your jawbone to atrophy, or resorb. A bone grafting procedure is performed to enhance the upper or lower jaw bone in order to increase the bone quantity and density in preparation for the placement of dental implants.

You don't have to settle for less-than-perfect teeth—a bone graft can be the first step in getting your smile back!

05/22/2026

You can begin eating solid foods 24 hours after wisdom teeth extraction, though it's best to stick to soft, cool food for the first week (your mouth will help enforce this). Also be sure to take care with acidic or spicy foods, which aren't particularly harmful, but can cause pain.

05/20/2026

Dentistry Terms & Definitions: Impacted

An impacted tooth is one that has insufficient room to erupt through the gums. This can occur with any teeth, but is most commonly witnessed in wisdom teeth.

05/18/2026

Diagnosing TMJ disorders can be complex. We're trained to correctly diagnose conditions and provide appropriate treatment.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. The TMJ permits the lower jaw to move and function.