The importance of having healthy gums and managing periodontal (gum) disease can’t be overstated. That’s why our licensed dental hygienists are trained to detect gum disease even if you don’t have obvious signs. By catching it early, our dentists can then typically reverse it and get your smile back to optimal health.
Once gum disease progresses into moderate to severe periodontal disease or you have a complex medical history, a board-certified periodontist can provide the level of care and expertise you need. Our Naperville periodontist is a specialist in preventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and oral inflammation. At Naperville Dental Specialists, we offer a full range of periodontal procedures to restore your oral health.
Signs of Gum Disease
If you experience the following symptoms of gum disease, visit a dentist or periodontist as soon as possible.
- Redness, tenderness or swelling of the gum tissue
- Gaps between the gums and teeth
- Gums that bleed
- Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
- A change in your bite, or the way your teeth fit together
- Looseness or movement of the permanent teeth
- Pus between the gums and teeth that appears when you press on the gums
- Change in the fit of partial dentures
Recent research has linked periodontal disease to other chronic inflammatory conditions, including cardiovascular disease, arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with one of these conditions, it’s recommended that you get evaluated by a dental professional. With a board-certified periodontist on our team, we ensure getting the periodontal treatment you need is seamless.
What to Expect at Your Periodontist Appointment
When you visit a periodontist at Naperville Dental Specialists, they’ll review your medical and dental histories and go over any medications you’re taking. They’ll perform a thorough oral exam to check for gum recession and loose teeth, while also evaluating how your bite comes together.
The periodontist will then measure the depth of your gum pockets (the spaces between the teeth and gums) and may take digital x-rays to assess the condition of the bone under your gum line.
The periodontist will wrap up the appointment by walking you through your diagnosis, answering any questions you have and presenting you with a personalized periodontal treatment plan.
Following any procedures, they’ll continue to partner with your general dentist to manage your long-term periodontal health. If periodontal surgery is necessary, or you’re anxious about treatment, we offer safe, in-office sedation, including oral conscious sedation and general anesthesia at our practice.
Periodontal Treatment Options
Our Naperville periodontist provides advanced, knowledgeable periodontal therapy using cutting-edge technology and tools. The gum disease treatments we offer include:
- Connective Tissue Grafts and Free Gingival Grafts – gum grafting around teeth and implants
- Soft Tissue Allografts – treating gum recession with donor tissue
- Pedicle Grafts (lateral, double papilla) – moving patient’s own tissue to cover an exposed tooth root
- Open Flap Debridement/Osseous Surgery
- Peri-Implantitis Therapy (implantoplasty, chemical debridement, bone graft, etc.)
- Dental Implant Placement (immediate, early or delayed)
- Lateral Window Sinus Lift
- Transcrestal/Vertical Sinus Lift
- Guided Tissue Regeneration – bone grafting
- Socket Grafting – bone grafting immediately after an extraction
- Surgical and Non-Surgical Extractions
- Canine Exposure – surgical exposure of impacted canine tooth
- Esthetic Crown Lengthening
- Functional Crown Lengthening
- Vestibuloplasty
- Alveoplasty
- Root Amputation
In Need of a Naperville Periodontist?
Since the health of your gums not only influences your smile, but also your overall health, getting the periodontal care you need is important. With general dentists, cosmetic dentists and specialists in one location at our practice, prioritizing your oral health has never been more convenient. Schedule your visit with a periodontist in Naperville, IL today online or by calling us at (630) 848-2010.
64.7M
64.7 million American adults aged 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease.
3
Periodontists complete three years of speciality education after dental school.
56.4%
Periodontal disease is more common in men than women (56.4% vs. 38.4% in Americans 30 and older).
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