Gum Disease

Most people don't know how common periodontal Chicago dentist Jonathan Yahav DDS | Chicago cosmetic dentist Jonathan Yahav DDS | Jonathan Yahav DDS Chicago dentist | Jonathan Yahav DDS Chicago cosmetic dentist | cosmetic dentist Chicago Jonathan Yahav DDS | Cosmetic dentistry Chicago Jonathan Yahav DDS | Jonathan Yahav DDS cosmetic dentistry Chicago | Jonathan Yahav DDS cosmetic dentist Chicago | Jonathan Yahav DDS disease (gum disease) is. Three out of every four adults have some form of this disease.

Periodontal disease in an infection of the gums which is caused by the film of bacteria that coats everyone's teeth. It progresses in stages.

For healthier gums and better plaque control
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Floss between the teeth and under the gumline.
Rinse with Listerine to complete your brushing and flossing routine.

 

Periodontal Disease
Normal Gums Chicago dentist Jonathan Yahav DDS | Chicago cosmetic dentist Jonathan Yahav DDS | Jonathan Yahav DDS Chicago dentist | Jonathan Yahav DDS Chicago cosmetic dentist | cosmetic dentist Chicago Jonathan Yahav DDS | Cosmetic dentistry Chicago Jonathan Yahav DDS | Jonathan Yahav DDS cosmetic dentistry Chicago | Jonathan Yahav DDS cosmetic dentist Chicago | Jonathan Yahav DDS
1. Gums red and puffy
2. Bleeding Gums
3. Persistent bad breath
4. Spaces that begin to appear between the teeth
5. One or more teeth begin to loosen.
6. Receding Gums.
7. Vague itching or other discomfort.

Healthy Gums

Healthy gums shouldn't bleed or feel tender when you floss or brush. They are tight against the teeth and have pink tips.
STAGE 1: Gingivitis
You may experience some swelling, bleeding, tenderness, or bad breath. At this point gums may be loose but are still attached high on the teeth.
STAGE 2: Periodontitis
You may experience bright red or receding gums, spaces between your teeth, calculus around the gumline, and some symptoms that occur in Stage 1.

STAGE 3: Advanced Periodontitis
You may experience receding gums, which expose root, darker calculus, pus if you press on your gums, and some symptoms from Stages 1 & 2.

General Dentistry

As a general dentist Dr. Jonathan Yahav DDS is the primary care provider for patients of all ages. He is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to his patients oral health.

Hundreds and hundreds of hours of ongoing education keeps Dr. Yahav DDS at the cutting edge of his field and maintaining the optimal standards of patient care.

 

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