The Cause of Dry Mouth

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If you are dehydrated or particularly nervous, your mouth may seem dry. That’s normal. It just means you need to drink water or listen to relaxing music. However, if you find that you have a dry mouth on a consistent basis, this may be a sign of an underlying problem.... Read more »

How Do I Determine Whether I Have Gum Recession?

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You may know that periodontal disease is a fairly serious problem. Did you know that gum recession is one symptom of periodontal disease? This can cause extreme sensitivity and be a danger to your tooth roots. There are other causes for gum recession as well, such as brushing your teeth... Read more »

All You Need to Know About Mini Dental Implants

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Mini dental implants are great dental restorations that help you replace your missing teeth. That’s right—they are just like normal dental implants, only smaller. These restorations can help you secure a tooth-replacement restoration so you can have the beautiful smile you have always wanted. Some restorations they can support include... Read more »

Dental Implants Sometimes Involve a Sinus Lift

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Losing teeth, whether due to periodontal disease or tooth decay, may best restore oral function with the help of a dental implant restoration. Sometimes a dental implant might also call for a dental procedure called a sinus lift. Sinus lifts have become more common in the last 15 years as... Read more »

Are You Familiar With Twilight Sedation?

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If you commonly experience anxiety when you visit your dentist or periodontist for oral care, you can relax when it comes to seeing our periodontal specialists at the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Domagala and Dr. Shango are pleased to offer twilight sedation to help you experience quality... Read more »

Ways to Keep Periodontal Disease From Destroying Your Smile

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If inflammation of the gums have caused your gums to recede from your teeth and this infection is causing the bone material which supports your teeth to break down, we can help. Our skilled periodontists, Dr. Peter Domagala and Dr. Jennifer Shango offer gum treatments at North Shore Institute of Endodontics... Read more »

What Can Brushing Do for My Smile?

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As we’re sure you’ve been told, brushing your teeth twice a day is extremely important for your oral health. But why? Fortunately, Dr. Timothy Erdle and our dental team know exactly why. Brushing can be beneficial for your teeth and gums, and we would be more than happy to tell... Read more »

Periodontal Disease, and Its Various Symptoms

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Have you even heard of periodontal disease? You may have but by a different name: gum disease. Gum disease is a dangerous, yet extremely common oral infection that affects many people all around the world. Gum disease can have serious consequences if left untreated, including permanent tooth loss. Although gum... Read more »

Understanding Bone Grafting

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Here at North Shore Institute of Endodontics and Periodontics in Gurnee, Illinois, we understand not everyone is familiar with bone grafting and what it entails. That is why we are happy to talk to you about bone grafting and how it is important to restore your oral health. A procedure... Read more »