Robert C. Poulsom, DDS

Robert C. Poulsom, DDS PERIODONTICS IN NORTHWESTERN & WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO, IL Gum disease appears with little warning, with few obvious symptoms in its early stages.

Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is a stealthy disease responsible for tooth loss in most American adults. If left untreated, gum disease can cause loss of teeth and gums, as well as a heart attack, stroke and pregnancy complications.

10/12/2021

Sometimes after a scaling and root planing treatment, your periodontist will put an antibiotic gel into any periodontal pockets. The antibiotic is released slowly over a period of around seven days, helping to control bacteria during that time.

10/07/2021

The governing body in the US over periodontics is the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). The AAP was founded in the early 1900s, and by the 1940s, there were periodontics academic programs around the world, helping to make it the dental specialty it is today.

10/05/2021

You should visit the dentist for a checkup every six months to have a good tooth cleaning. You should see your dentist sooner only if you have pain or bleeding in your mouth and think you might have a dental issue that needs to be addressed.

09/30/2021

If your gums don't bleed, but it does look like they're receding, you may be brushing your teeth too vigorously. Experts recommend gentle strokes when brushing. They also suggest using an up-and-down or circular brushing motion.

09/28/2021

When you do floss, use a length of floss measuring at about 18 inches and start at the top, following with the bottom teeth. Work the floss up and down between the teeth, forming a C with the floss around each tooth.

09/23/2021

There are three types of gum grafts. The most common is the connective tissue graft. In this procedure, a flap of skin at the roof of your mouth is cut and the tissue beneath the flap on your gums is used to graft in the area where there is tissue recession.

09/21/2021

On-the-bone or subperiosteal dental implants are placed on top of the jaw with a metal framework that comes through gum tissue to hold the prosthesis in place. These implants are best for patients who have minimal bone height or who cannot wear dentures.

09/16/2021

When a dentist talks about periodontal disease, he or she is talking about inflammation in the soft and hard structures that support the teeth. You've probably heard about the early stage, which is known as "gingivitis," and recognized by swollen and red gums.

09/14/2021

When cases of gum recession are more severe, there are surgical alternatives that can help reduce the chances of future problems. Gum grafts can protect the roots that have been exposed through gum recession.

09/09/2021

Do you ever notice red on your toothbrush or in the sink after you brush your teeth? While occasional bleeding gums may be nothing to worry about, they could point to gingivitis.

09/07/2021

Sometimes, you can do everything correctly when it comes to the care of your teeth and gums and still have gum recession. Studies indicate that as much as one-third of all people are likely to end up with gum recession because the trait runs in their family.

09/02/2021

There are many different ways in which periodontal or gum disease can be treated. These include special cleanings such as scaling and root planing and root surface debridement. More extensive gum problems can also be surgically treated.

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