Dr. Timothy Patrick Walsh, DDS

Dr. Timothy P. Walsh has practiced periodontics since 1981, and opened his practice in Berwyn that same year. Dr. Walsh graduated from Fenwick High School in 1971. After high school, Dr Walsh attended St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota, and graduated with honors in 1975. Dr. Walsh received his dental degree at Loyola University in 1979. He completed a two-year advanced specialty program in periodontics in 1981 at the University of Illinois. Attending continuing education courses each year enables Dr. Walsh to stay at the forefront of his specialty, so that he can provide the best care for his patients. Dr. Walsh also keeps up with the latest advancements in periodontics by maintaining membership with associations such as: American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Society of Periodontists, Academy of Osseointegration, and the International College of Oral Implantology. Dr. Walsh was President of …the Illinois Society of Periodontists in 1992. He was chairman of the dental division of MacNeal Hospital in 1989. In 2004, Dr. Walsh was elected President of the Midwest Society of Periodontists. The Midwest Society is the professional organization of the periodontists in ten midwestern states. Dr. Walsh was elected a fellow of the International College of Oral Implantology in 1995. Dr. Walsh lives in Hinsdale with his wife, Cathy, and their four children, Sarah, Patrick, Casey and Catherine. Our Services Non-Surgical Therapy Scaling and Root Planing: When plaque extends below the gum line, gingivitis can deteriorate into periodontitis. Scaling and root planing removes the plaque to reduce pocket depth. Subgingival Irrigation: This involves placing an antiseptic solution below the gum line to "flush out" the bacterial plaque. Antibiotic Fibers: Antibiotic fibers may be placed below the gum line to release tetracycline in a controlled continuous pattern over 7-10 days. Surgical Periodontal Therapy Pocket Elimination Surgery: Pocket elimination treatment is the surgical removal of deep periodontal pockets adjacent to the teeth, created by plaque and calculus deposits. Gum Grafting Surgery: This is performed to cover exposed surfaces which are more vulnerable to cavities and more sensitive to cold. Crown Lengthening: When patients continually experience loose crowns or bridges, crown lengthening may be warranted. It is also indicated when a tooth has fractured or is decayed beneath the gum line. The procedure allows your general dentist the ability to restore the tooth in a healthy environment. Ridge Augmentation: Loss of teeth or tooth extraction results in "predictable" ridge erosion. This enables your periodontist to restore lost tissue, so that replacement teeth (implants or bridgework) will have a maximum esthetic and functional result. Implant Therapy: Dental implants replace teeth that have been missing since birth, and those that have been lost to gum disease, infection, trauma or decay. These implants become a permanent part of your mouth. Periodontal Maintenance: Once your mouth is restored to health, it is our commitment to maintain your dental health. To achieve this, we ask that you periodically return for a routine examination, scaling and root planing. With proper care, things can be easily treated before major problems occur. Service is provided by the best trained hygienists you can find anywhere. Emergency Information We hope that you will never experience a dental emergency, but given the chance that you might, we want you to know that we are always available to help you. If, during office hours, you are having pain or experiencing an emergency, please call us immediately so that we may schedule the best time available for you. We will do everything possible to give you the highest priority, and immediately treat the cause of the problem. Should an emergency occur after hours, we can still be reached 24 hours a day. Dr. Walsh is always on call. Incidentally, you will be glad to know that, because of our comprehensive examin