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 » 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 » Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? Do you have missing teeth, and wish you can restore them? If so, dental implants may be right for you. Here at North Shore Institute of Endodontics and Periodontics in Gurnee, Illinois, we take pride in helping our patients achieve their ideal smile,... Read more » You probably know that gum disease is a fairly serious problem. However, have you heard that gum recession is actually one common sign of gum disease? Sadly, gum recession can cause extreme sensitivity and can be embarrassing. Luckily, there are a few signs you can watch for and a few... Read more » Are you missing one or more teeth? Do you wish to have a beautiful, fully functional smile once again? Ask our dentists about dental implants in Gurnee, Illinois. Dental implants restore not only the tooth, but the tooth root. Implants are made up of three parts: a titanium screw, a... Read more » When a tooth is lost to severe tooth decay, dental avulsion or required treatment by extraction, it can also result in compromised or lost bone structure. When this happens, there might not be sufficient bone structure remaining in the underlying socket to anchor a future restoration with a dental implant.... Read more » A severe oral accident that causes one of your teeth to be knocked out of the socket might traumatize the tooth and the socket too badly for a root canal to be a viable course of treatment. To prevent further complications and infection, Dr. Timothy Erdle might advocate a total... Read more » Here at North Shore Institute of Endodontics and Periodontics, we know the importance of a healthy and confident smile. That’s why we offer services in cosmetic dentistry. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry refers to any procedure that repositions, restores or replaces teeth to improve the appearance of your... Read more » As dental plaque infiltrates below the gum line, the bacteria releases toxins which irritate your gum tissue. Your body then responds to this invasion with inflammation, and then the tissue in the mouth and the bones supporting your teeth begin to break down. As your gums pull back from the... Read more » Here at North Shore Institute of Endodontics and Periodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining... Read more » 
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