Let’s keep things pleasant! The value and ease of protecting your gums and addressing problems early on

Gum disease is not so pleasant. In fact, it is one of the most frustrating conditions that our Pleasant Dental® dentists deal with on a day-to-day basis. The symptoms are either non-existent or easy to ignore early on when the disease hasn’t caused damage and can be successfully managed without invasive treatment. At this stage, the condition is characterized by gingival inflammation (inflamed gums) and is called “gingivitis.” Fortunately, gum disease can often be prevented with nothing special – just the usual good brushing and flossing, day in and day out, and visiting our office in Dolton, Illinois, as recommended … Continue reading