Periodontics - Algonquin, IL
Treat Ailing Gums to the Professional TLC They Deserve
Periodontal Treatment for Healthy Gums and a Happy Life
Your gums (gingiva) provide a nourishing and stabilizing foundation for your teeth. When plaque and tartar accumulate on your teeth, your gums become inflamed and tender before pulling away and forming periodontal pockets. Left untreated, gum disease progresses to periodontitis, inflicting damage on your soft tissue, underlying bone, and teeth.
In addition, gum disease impacts systemic health, as evidenced by a growing number of studies linking it to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, cognitive impairment, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Prompt periodontal treatment in Algonquin, IL, from our board-certified periodontist, is essential for restoring a healthy smile foundation and protecting your overall health!
The Warning Signs of Gum Disease
- Red, swollen, and tender gums
- Bleeding gums when brushing and flossing
- Gum tissue pulling away from teeth (recession)
- Loose or sensitive teeth
- Pain while chewing
- Persistent bad breath
Restore a Healthy Smile Foundation with Skilled Periodontal Treatment
At Signature Dental Group, gum disease treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis and using the most effective and scientifically proven procedures. As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jyoti Puri is proficient in all aspects of periodontics, including nonsurgical and surgical treatment of periodontal disease, bone regeneration, soft and hard tissue grafting, and dental implant surgery. She is also passionate about gum disease prevention.
She will discuss proactive steps you can take to help keep your soft tissue healthy, including proper oral hygiene, regular dental visits, periodontal maintenance, and lifestyle changes. We never want financial concerns to get in the way of taking care of your oral health and scheduling healing periodontal treatment, so we accept most major dental insurance and offer third-party dental financing. Early-stage gum disease treatment in Algonquin, IL, is the best way to prevent gingivitis from progressing and negatively impacting your oral and general health!
Select Restorative Periodontal Treatments
Scaling and root planing, also known as deep cleaning, is the first-line, nonsurgical treatment for chronic gum disease. During the first part, our periodontal specialist scrapes (scales) the plaque, bacterial toxins, and tartar deposits from your teeth and root surfaces.
Next, your root surfaces are buffed (planed) to remove rough areas that harbor bacteria, helping prevent future buildup.
A gummy smile occurs when excessive gum tissue covers your teeth. During crown lengthening in Algonquin, IL, our periodontal specialist removes excess gum tissue and bone to reestablish a more symmetrical gumline and balanced tooth-to-gum ratio.
If a tooth is damaged at the gumline, a non-aesthetic crown lengthening is done to uncover adequate structure to place a dental crown or bridge.
Gum recession exposes the roots of teeth, increasing the risk of decay and making teeth more sensitive and prone to abrasion. During gum grafting in Algonquin, IL, our periodontal specialist uses gum tissue from somewhere else in your mouth, attaches it to areas of recession, covers exposed tooth roots, and then secures the new tissue with sutures. A gum graft integrates with existing soft tissue over time, restoring normal appearance and elasticity.
Soft tissue damaged by gum disease pulls away from teeth, leaving deep pockets that trap plaque and bacteria. During a gingivectomy at Signature Dental Group, impacted soft tissue is removed, and the pockets are cleaned, enabling healthy gum tissue to reattach to teeth. Restoring healthy gums ensures a tight seal that effectively blocks bacteria from inflicting future damage.
Soft tissue damaged by gum disease pulls away from teeth, leaving deep pockets that trap plaque and bacteria. During a gingivectomy at Signature Dental Group, impacted soft tissue is removed, and the pockets are cleaned, enabling healthy gum tissue to reattach to teeth. Restoring healthy gums ensures a tight seal that effectively blocks bacteria from inflicting future damage.
In your lower mouth, the frenum is located between the base of your tongue and the floor of your mouth. In the upper arch, the frenum is the tissue that connects your gums to your upper lip. Loosening frenum tissue (tongue-tie surgery) under the tongue allows better mobility and prevents related speech problems.
Removing excess frenum from the upper gums can prevent gaps in the front teeth and associated orthodontic problems. While more common in children, a frenectomy can be performed at any age to improve oral health and promote healthy smiles.
Typically caused by poor oral hygiene, peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the gum tissue surrounding dental implants. The soft tissue around a dental implant becomes infected, resulting in similar symptoms as gum disease, including pain, swelling, and difficulty biting and chewing.
In the early stages, a combination of scaling and root planing and antimicrobial mouthwashes or gels may be sufficient to prevent peri-implant mucositis from progressing. In advanced cases, surgical treatment at Signature Dental Group involves removing infected tissue and bone, placing antimicrobial agents to help control the infection, and a bone grafting procedure, if needed. When left untreated, peri-implantitis can lead to implant failure.
