Traveling? Here are Some Tips to Keep Your Teeth in Top-Top Shape

You may have a fun vacation planned for the upcoming holidays or for summer vacation. To help keep your teeth in tip-top shape in Gurnee, Illinois, here are some tips: • Schedule a checkup and cleaning appointment – whether you are gone for a week or a month, it is... Read more »

All You Need to Know About Mini Dental Implants

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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 »

What Are Dental Implants?

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 »

How to Know if You Have Gum Recession

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 »