Think you know all about cavities, huh? But have you ever really learned about them? You can fill your cavity knowledge with this post. Dental cavities, which are sometimes referred to as dental caries or tooth decay, are spots where bacteria have eaten away at teeth and left gaps. When you don’t brush your teeth enough, bacteria from food chomp... read more »

Not all oral ailments are due to harmful acids within your mouth. Oftentimes, the decisions you make in the physical world, especially as a teenager, can lead to negative consequences with your smile and your oral health. With the coming of age begins the age of responsibility in making the correct decisions to protect yourself and your smile, even if... read more »

Bone grafting may be needed to improve your oral health care. In some cases, bone grafting treatments can help strengthen your jaw and make it a viable option for multiple dental services and procedures. The benefits of bone grafting include the following: - From the AAOMS, also called the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, it is said that... read more »

If you ever notice a little pink in the sink while you’re cleaning your teeth, it’s important to change your cleaning technique or take better care of your smile. Even though many people ignore their bleeding gums, they shouldn’t. This could be a symptom of a larger issue. To help you know a little more, Dr. Kamy Noruzi would like... read more »

When a tooth is lost to an untreated cavity, dental trauma or a treatment that required a dental extraction, it can compromise your mouth in several ways. The decreased oral function, changes in appearance and clarity of speech are just some of the early complications. If the tooth is not fully restored the absent void could cause the neighboring teeth... read more »

In many cases of severe tooth decay or dental trauma that affects the root of a tooth, the dental restoration specialists at Fox River Periodontics, PC’s Geneva, Illinois can apply endodontic therapy. Commonly known as a root canal, this method of therapy will remove any compromised tissues and tooth enamel before restoring the internal dental structure. Unfortunately, there are a... read more »

When a tooth is severely damaged by dental trauma or compromised by severe tooth decay, there might not be enough healthy structure remaining in the root to treat it with periodontal therapy. In these extreme cases, Dr. Kamy Noruzi’s only viable treatment option might be to extract the tooth at his Geneva, Illinois clinic. This will help ease the pain... read more »

Have you ever visited a dentist? If you, you might understand that there are several things you might want to do to keep your teeth healthy. For instance, you may have heard that brushing and flossing are important. Sadly, if you don’t brush and floss well, you could ultimately have to cope with gum disease. Luckily, gum disease is actually... read more »

Your dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon might request bone regeneration, also commonly called a bone graft, for many reasons: weak jaw, gum disease, misaligned bite, and preparation for dental implants, to name a few. If you are considering the possibility, here are some things you’ll want to know What exactly is bone regeneration? When dental experts talk about bone regeneration,... read more »

If you’re interested in protecting your teeth and gums, you may know that there are several things you’ll need to do. For instance, you may have heard that flossing and brushing are very important. We also suggest visiting us twice every year for a routine checkup. Furthermore, please feel free to give us a call if you notice signs of... read more »