Norwood Park Periodontics and Implants

10/10/2025

Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups do much more than maintain a healthy smile! Studies have shown that people with a history of periodontal disease, including those who have never smoked, are at an increased overall risk for cancer.

Find information on oral health from the Colgate Oral Care Center. Find articles on oral health conditions, the affect of ailments on your oral health, and more.

10/08/2025

Your mouth is one of your body's most important early warning systems. Don't ignore any suspicious lumps or sores. Should you discover something, make an appointment for a prompt examination. Early treatment may well be the key to complete recovery.

Learn more about the various signs and symptoms of oral cancer, how to prevent it, and how oral cancer is treated with Colgate®. Click here.

10/06/2025

Having a unique background that blends surgical and dental into one, makes us uniquely qualified to perform cosmetic procedures which involve the functional and aesthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth, and jaws.

Their surgical and dental background makes oral and maxillofacial surgeons particularly qualified to perform facial cosmetic surgery.

10/03/2025

Cases of a broken tooth, impacted wisdom teeth, or severe decay may warrant an emergency surgical extraction. This complex procedure involves an incision in the gum to remove shards or pieces and is often recommended when a tooth breaks at the gum line, or has yet to erupt (become visible), and requires removal.

10/01/2025

Great foods for gum health include cheese, apples, and celery. Why, you ask?

Cheese contains calcium which helps strengthen tooth enamel, while apples and celery are great, firm, water-filled foods that exercise gums and neutralize acidity.

10/01/2025

Pay for care over time with flexible financing. There’s no hard credit check with prequalification and, if approved, you can use your card again and again. And for a limited time, new CareCredit cardholders can earn a $50 or $100 statement credit!

09/29/2025

From gauze, to elevation, to medications, recovering from oral surgery can be easy if you follow procedures laid out by your doctor to speed-up the healing process. For the what-to-dos following your surgery, check out this guide!

Wisdom teeth removal is surgery to extract wisdom teeth. Learn about the surgery, preparation, and recovery. Reviewed by our board-certified surgeons.

09/26/2025

Welcome to the team! Gustavo has joined the NPP team as an experienced hygienist with a passion for helping patients feeling comfortable and confident. We are excited for our patients to have a wonderful experience getting their dental health taken care of by Gustavo. 🦷🎊

09/19/2025

Following a surgical tooth extraction, taking the necessary precautions is vital to your recovery. One such precaution is to refrain from smoking for at least 24 hours after oral surgery. Smoking slows the healing process, and can even cause dry socket. Avoid chewing to***co as an alternative, as to***co bits may become stuck in the extraction site.

09/17/2025

If you have any of the following conditions, corrective jaw surgery may be a treatment option for you:
✔️ Difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing
✔️ Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain
✔️ Excessive tooth wear
✔️ Open bite or inability to make the lips meet
✔️ Unbalanced facial appearance
✔️ Facial injury
✔️ Congenital craniofacial anomalies seen at birth
✔️ Receding or protruding jaw
✔️ Chronic mouth breathing
✔️ Obstructive sleep apnea

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with your oral surgeon today.

09/16/2025

Malnutrition affects many aspects of your body, dental health being one of them. It is vital to eat a complete, balanced diet in order for your teeth to function optimally 🌽🍖🍑🍚

09/12/2025

Now that you’ve made the decision to get a dental implant, you may be experiencing a little apprehension wondering what comes next, if it will hurt, and how long it will take to recover. Relax. It’s easier than you think.

While a dental implant is by no means a simple procedure, just knowing what to expect will make all the difference.

A dental implant procedure is surgery to insert artificial tooth roots. Learn about dental implant procedures, including what to expect. Medically reviewed by our board-certified surgeons.