Anshuman R. Soni, DDS earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). After graduating in 2003, he worked in both community health and private office settings. He completed the comprehensive implant training program American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) MAXI course, Atlanta, Georgia in 2009. His past experience also includes serving as Adjunct Faculty at UIC and as Interim Dental Director at the Lake County Health Department. He currently also serves on the Career Advisory Council of the Vernon Hills High School District. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kid, also watching sports and playing racquetball.

Terecita is the Office Manager and Insurance Coordinator helping patients maximize their plan benefits. She has been working with Dr. Soni since 2007 as a certified Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) and is bilingual. One of the things she enjoys most about dentistry is to see how changing a patients smile increases their confidence and transforms their lives. She also likes outdoors, reading, shopping, and spending quality time with family.

Nancy is a bilingual certified Dental Assistant (EFDA) with over two years of chairside assisting, is proficient with digital x-rays and making whitening trays for patients. Learning exciting stuff at the office has taught her the importance of treating our patients like family and making sure that they have good memories of the visit. She likes going to the gym, enjoys Spanish music and dance, and spending time with kids.

Tatiana is a bilingual certified Dental Assistant (EFDA) with over five years of experience. She enjoys answering questions and makes clients comfortable in the chair. She works hard to assure that things run seamlessly and our patients and staff members are happy. She and her husband are from Colombia and enjoy time with their 3 year daughter at the library and pool.

Kelly Reeves, RDH, BS, completed the Dental Hygiene program in 2008 at MATC and continued the completion program at the University of Minnesota, Mankato in 2014. Having more than 10 years of dental industry experience, the primary focus is educating and influencing patients about proper home care, products, and services that lead to positive and healthier oral care. She enjoys working with patients and sharing their positive outcomes. Spending time with family, yoga and shopping are a few of herinterests.

In the very early stages when it is gingivitis you may just need a professional cleaning by our dental team. We can also give you some great advice on over the counter products and tips on how you can keep your teeth and gums healthy.

If your gum disease is beyond gingivitis, the first step of the treatment usually involves Deep Cleaning calledscaling and root planning (cleaning below the gums). This treatment may be done over more than one visit, depending on your personal needs, and usually needs local anesthesia.

Air polishingis a procedure which usesair and water pressureto deliver a controlled stream of specially-processed powders in a slurry through the handpiece nozzle. The fine particles of the powders are propelled by compressed air in a spray and directed onto the surfaces of the teeth. This pressurized jet of air, water and powder removes surface stains, plaque and other soft deposits, such as food particles, trapped in between the teeth.