How a Periodontist Can Help You Get Gum Disease Under Control

Gum Disease Two of the most powerful tools in your home are your toothbrush and floss. However, a buildup of plaque on teeth can eventually harden into tartar and facilitate the spread of gum disease. And when tartar is present, it’ll take more than brushing and flossing to keep gum disease from damaging your teeth […]

If I Have Gum Disease, What Can I Do About?

Gum Disease  Maybe you’ve noticed some tenderness with your gums, maybe even a bit of bleeding. Does it mean you have gum disease, advanced gum disease or something else? A brief visit to a dentist’s office will give you definitive answers about whether you have gum disease or not, as well as treatment options for […]

What Are the Types of Gum Disease?

What Are The Types Of Gum Disease? Roughly half of the adults in the U.S. suffer from some level of gum disease. Yet, all too often, people don’t look into treating gum disease until it turns severe. Knowing the characteristics of the different levels of gum disease can empower you to step up your dental […]

Can Periodontitis Be Cured?

a dental patient showing her teeth and gums so she can be treated for periodontitis

Can Periodontitis be cured? The short answer is no. Most cases of gum disease, especially periodontal disease, can’t be completely cured. And with roughly half the population having gum disease to some degree, the focus probably shouldn’t be on curing something so persistent and pervasive. That energy should be put into dental visits and lifestyle changes to […]

How Laser Dentistry Can Help Rid You of Gum Disease

Gum Disease You can tell you have gum disease when you experience bright red gum tissue, loose teeth, constant toothaches or halitosis. You may be worried about visiting the periodontist’s office, but allowing this disease to grow will only cause further problems down the line. Fortunately, you no longer have much to worry about in […]

Importance of Treating Gum Disease

The Importance Of Treating Gum Disease  It is estimated that nearly half of American adults suffer from some form of periodontal disease. Unfortunately, many of these people delay getting gum disease treatment. As a result, the issue becomes much more difficult to treat. Pay attention to the warning signs, so you know when to visit […]

3 Signs You Might Have Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the less severe form of gum disease, but if you are not careful, it can quickly develop into periodontitis, which is much more dangerous. Gingivitis is easy to treat if caught early enough, but if you allow your gum disease to spread, then the treatments required will be much more invasive. See our […]

Love Your Mouth and Love Your Gums

While it can be easy to think of oral health as centering around the teeth, the stars of the show, overall oral health is just as much about the gums as it is about the teeth. Gum disease, unfortunately, is one of the most common concerns in dentistry today. The signs and symptoms of this […]

3 Excellent Reasons to Make Good Oral Health a Priority

Although many people understand that it is important, oral hygiene is something that often gets overlooked. It is all too easy to go to bed without brushing or flossing your teeth. It can also feel like pulling teeth when trying to establish good oral health habits in children. It can help to have an understanding […]

September is National Gum Care Month!

Here at Periodontal Implant Associates, we want to help spread the news that this is National Gum Care month. Proper gum care helps prevent the risks of gum disease and results in good oral hygiene and overall well being. For a periodontist in Chicago, IL, trust Dr. Amarik Singh and his staff for a wide […]