Norwood Park Periodontics and Implants

08/22/2025

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Get a better understanding of the human teeth names, each tooth's location in the mouth and how you use them in daily functions.

08/21/2025

Bruxism, better known as teeth grinding, can lead to harmful and permanent changes in your dental health. Whether it's from stress or medications, it's important to get to the root of teeth grinding and find solutions to preserve your teeth enamel 📌

08/17/2025

Happy National Senior Citizen Day from NPP 💚 By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over.

08/15/2025

Patients are often surprised to learn that their headaches and earaches may be due to their jaw being out of alignment. Oral surgeons can reduce migraines, TMJ disorders, and overbites with corrective jaw surgery, easing your discomfort.

08/15/2025

Oral Cancer disproportionally affects men versus women. Out of every 4 people diagnosed with oral cancer, 3 of them will be men. Swipe left to read causes of higher risk in men and the ways you or a loved one can fight to eliminate this statistic. 📊

08/13/2025

After wisdom teeth are extracted, safe healing depends on proper care of the surgical site. Whether you're cleansing the area post-op or keeping it clear while it heals, proper practices will keep your mouth clean and on the road to recovery.

Extracting wisdom teeth often leaves large holes in your gums and the bone beneath them. The hole is the space where roots have developed; in some cases the hole may be the size of an entire molar. Most surgeons will use stitches to close...

08/13/2025

Only 60% of patients between 50-64 go see their general dentist for regular cleanings. However, tooth decay affects virtually 100% of seniors. Early detection through regular dental visits can reduce the need for invasive treatment. 🔎

08/08/2025

Bad breath can sometimes impact your daily life especially in social settings. In this infographic we breakdown possible causes of halitosis and actions you can take to prevent it from happening again 🪄

08/05/2025

Fluoride has became a topic of debate within the last couple of months, especially with state regulations of fluoridated communal water. So, why is fluoride important and why should we have it in our tap water? Swipe through to find out why 🫗

08/01/2025

Did you know that 33% of people are born without wisdom teeth? For those that do have wisdom teeth, many will become impacted when they don't have enough room to erupt into the mouth or develop normally. An oral surgeon can remove these impacted teeth during a surgical wisdom tooth extraction.

07/31/2025

Fun Dental Fact of the Day-- can you believe how much saliva we produce in our lives? 🌊😯

07/30/2025

Dental implants are a popular and permanent way to improve the stability of your mouth. If you have missing teeth or wear removable dentures, implants offer a way for you to maintain a stable, strong and long-lasting 😃

Dental implants are a long-term solution to replace missing teeth. Learn about the solution to missing or damaged teeth.