Are your gums healthy? Before you answer that question, you might want to check with your dentist. This simple fact is, without a professional diagnosis, most people don’t know that they have gum disease until it has already done serious damage. Without treatment, this insidious infection can lead to the loss of natural teeth along […]
Periodontal disease is a serious concern. It is important that patients in the Dolton, IL area take good care of their smile to avoid the development of this condition. However, when it forms, it is essential that a professional provide appropriate treatment and assist them in maintaining a healthy smile afterwards. Periodontal disease, also referred […]
Dr. Dean Dietrich in Dolton is a quality dentist who wants his patients to understand the importance of healthy teeth and gums. At , he emphasizes the need for taking good care of the smile every day, while maintaining recall visits with their dentist. Oral health is essential for many reasons. Not only can it […]
Gum disease is a serious issue that can affect the health and appearance of the smile. Dr. Dean Dietrich of in Dolton, IL encourages patients to take the time to learn about this condition, the symptoms that present, and discuss with their doctor effective treatment when it has been diagnosed. What is gum disease? Gum […]
Periodontal disease is a common dental problem. However, Dolton area patients can avoid the development of it with oral health care. Oral care includes regularly brushing and flossing the teeth after every meal to avoid the development of plaque and tartar. Oral care also means regular visits to the dentist for cleanings and examinations to […]
Gum disease begins with plaque, which forms in everyone’s mouth. Ideally, it is removed regularly, and does not have the opportunity to cause disease. However, plaque often lingers too long for reasons such as infrequent professional dental care, lax hygiene habits, and dental problems that make brushing difficult, such as cavities or crooked teeth. Although […]
In the past, many people did not take dental care and oral hygiene seriously. Cavities, gum disease, and missing teeth were quite common. In modern times, we have come to appreciate the beauty of a great smile and understand the importance of oral health. Risks of gum disease We have known for a long time […]
Patients that do not brush and floss their teeth regularly or attend scheduled dental check-ups and cleanings may slowly begin to suffer from the harmful consequences of developing gum disease. Gum disease is a serious condition that can result in irreversible damage, such as the loss of natural teeth due to progressive periodontal disease. Unfortunately, […]
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is essentially an infection of the gum tissue, concentrated in the area around the teeth. In some ways, it is very similar to other infections. The best way to prevent it is to keep the area clean, and keep your immune system healthy. However, gum disease is an […]
Periodontal disease is a form of gum disease that can cause extensive problems for patients who let it go undiagnosed and untreated. It can result in not only pain, bleeding, and swelling, but can result in complete loss of bone structure and irreversible damage–including the permanent loss of your natural teeth. Periodontal disease is extremely […]
Dr. Dean Dietrich in the South Holland area believes patients should have access to affordable dental care in order to avoid the development of concerns that can negatively affect one’s oral health and wellness. When patients do not maintain regular dental visits with the team at and fail to take care of their smiles between […]
Gum disease is a serious issue that dentists in the Dolton area do not take lightly. It is important for patients to understand what causes gum disease and learn about ways to avoid it. It is essential that these patients understand how gum disease (also called periodontal disease) can affect the smile negatively and permanently. […]
Dr. Dean Dietrich founded Pleasant Dental® with the vision of serving his community by providing high-value comfortable care. Dr. D. has over 30 years of expertise and continues to be very passionate about his work. He and team enjoy caring for fearful patients and providing care in a unique upbeat, even fun way.