Stop gum disease early, calm tender gums, and keep your natural teeth with care matched to your stage of disease.
Gum disease rarely hurts at first, which is why it is so easy to miss. Puffy gums, a little blood in the sink, or breath that never quite feels fresh can all be early clues of an infection quietly working below the gumline. The encouraging part is that treatment can often stop it in its tracks, and the sooner it starts, the simpler it tends to be.
Cityview Dental Arts, Dental Group of Chicago’s office in Bucktown, treats every stage of gum disease as part of our periodontal care in Bucktown. Your evaluation, treatment, and maintenance visits happen in one office on Armitage Avenue, so you rarely need to see an outside provider.
Gum disease begins when plaque builds up along the gumline and the gums become inflamed. This early stage, called gingivitis, usually causes redness and bleeding without damage to the bone. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, early gum disease caused by plaque buildup can often be reversed with daily brushing and flossing.
Without care, the infection can move deeper and become periodontitis. The gums start to pull away from the teeth, forming pockets where bacteria collect, and the bone that holds your teeth in place can slowly break down. Treatment at this stage focuses on controlling the infection and protecting the support your teeth still have.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
In the early stage, you may notice gums that look red or swollen, bleed when you brush or floss, or feel tender. Many people also notice bad breath that returns soon after brushing. These signs are easy to overlook, yet they are the best time to act.
As gum disease advances, the gums may start to recede and make teeth look longer. Teeth can begin to feel loose, shift, or fit together differently when you bite. Even without symptoms, a routine exam can catch changes early, so regular checkups remain one of the most useful tools for protecting your gums.
Our Bucktown dentists match treatment to how far the disease has progressed. Your plan may include one or more of these options.
Most patients start with the least involved option that can do the job. We move to more advanced care only when your gums need it.
Treatment starts with a careful look at your gums. We gently measure the pockets around each tooth, check for bleeding and recession, and take digital X-rays to see the bone level. These findings help us identify the stage of disease and which areas need the most attention.
We then explain what we found in plain language and walk you through a step-by-step plan, including how many visits to expect. You will know the purpose of each step, and you can ask questions before any treatment begins.
Some pockets stay deep even after a thorough cleaning. In those cases, gum surgery can give us direct access to clean the roots and reduce pocket depth so the area is easier to keep healthy. Overgrown or damaged gum tissue may be trimmed and reshaped with a gingivectomy in Bucktown.
When the disease has already caused bone loss, guided bone and tissue regeneration in Bucktown may help restore support around a tooth. These procedures are done in our office with local anesthesia, and we review recovery steps with you ahead of time.
Gum disease can return, so ongoing care matters as much as the first round of treatment. Most patients come back for periodontal maintenance visits more often than a standard checkup. At each one, we re-measure your pockets, clean below the gumline, and catch any flare-ups early.
Your routine at home does the rest. Brushing twice a day, cleaning between your teeth daily, and following simple steps to prevent gum disease help keep the bacteria in check between visits.
Treating gum disease early is often simpler than repairing the damage it causes later. Our team reviews your dental coverage with you before treatment and outlines the cost of each step in your plan.
Cherry financing lets you spread any remaining balance over monthly payments. New patients without dental insurance can start with a $99 visit that includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients at our Bucktown office with the support of Dental Group of Chicago. From deep cleanings to gum surgery, our team handles most periodontal treatment in-house, with very little referral out.
We see patients until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, which makes it easier to keep up with treatment and maintenance visits. Our comfort menu includes heated blankets, neck pillows, Netflix, a coffee bar, and fresh fruit.
Gum disease is caused by bacteria in plaque that builds up along and below the gumline. Tobacco use, certain health conditions, some medications, and genetics can also raise the risk.
Our team measures the pockets around your teeth, checks for bleeding, and reviews X-rays of the bone. Together, these findings show whether you have gingivitis or periodontitis and how advanced it is.
Most treatments are done with local anesthesia, so you typically feel pressure rather than pain. Some tenderness afterward is common and usually fades within a few days.
Early gum disease may clear up within a few weeks of professional cleaning and better home care. Advanced cases usually involve several visits followed by ongoing maintenance.
Many patients do not. Surgery is typically considered only when deep pockets or bone loss remain after non-surgical treatment.
Yes, it can return if plaque builds up again. Regular maintenance visits and steady home care help keep it under control.
In some cases, teeth feel firmer once inflammation goes down and the gums heal. How much improvement is possible depends on how much bone support remains.
Many dental plans contribute toward periodontal treatment when it is needed for your oral health. Our team reviews your coverage before treatment begins, and Cherry financing is available.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Click any Book Appointment button on this page to pick a time that works for you, and our team will confirm your visit.
Gum disease is common, and it is also very treatable when caught in time. At Cityview Dental Arts, part of Dental Group of Chicago, your evaluation, treatment, and maintenance stay with one Bucktown team focused on keeping your natural teeth healthy.
If your gums bleed, feel sore, or look different than they used to, an evaluation is a smart first step. Request an appointment at our Bucktown office to begin your gum disease treatment.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
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