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

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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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

Get Superior Dental Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Dolton IL plus Tips on Prevention

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
Get Superior Dental Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Dolton IL Area Plus Tips on Prevention

Have you been struggling with sore gums lately, or even for a long time now? You might have periodontal disease. While it might be scary to have this oral condition, you can get treatment for periodontal disease in Dolton, IL, by a trusted dental professional. Before tackling what treatments are available, let’s first jump into what periodontal disease is and why so many people have it. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease, or periodontitis as it is also known, is one of the most common gum diseases. While this is so, it is also a severe gum disease that could … Continue reading

Options for treating gum disease explained by Dolton, Illinois dentist

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
Treating Gum Disease at Pleasant Dental<sup>®</sup> Located in Dolton, Illinois Area

Gum disease is a very common issue affecting tens of millions of Americans every year. It is easy to ignore the early gum disease symptoms because they typically seem mild – perhaps you notice some swelling in your gums or bleeding when you brush your teeth. However, if left untreated, early gum disease (gingivitis) progresses into a serious oral health problem that can lead to irreversible tissue, tooth, and bone loss, in addition to increasing your risk of systemic health problems like cardiovascular disease. At Pleasant Dental® in Dolton, IL, Dr. Dean Dietrich provides patients options for treating gum disease … Continue reading

Benefits of treating gum disease in Calumet City

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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How healthy is your mouth? Unless you’ve been evaluated by a dentist recently, you may not know the answer to that question. If you look in the mirror and see straight, white teeth, you probably think all is well. What you may not see are the ever-so-subtle signs of infection separating your teeth from your gums and chewing away at the bone. When detected early, gum disease can be treated conservatively and effectively before it does significant damage. Unfortunately, many people think that gums aren’t that important and they fail to take this disease seriously. Why should you be concerned? … Continue reading

What is a “deep cleaning”?

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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I have had my teeth cleaned before. They scrape the tartar off of my teeth and polish them up. Then I’m on my way. So what is the point of a deep cleaning? A fair question and one that I get in some fashion or another. The fundamental difference lies in WHY the cleaning is being done. A traditional every six month or so cleaning is meant as a prevention for gingivitis and periodontist (gum disease). The deep cleaning is a treatment of active gum disease. We are here to help Call us at (708) 576-1900 or Schedule an Appointment … Continue reading

Gum disease risk factors, symptoms, and treatment for Dolton residents

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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What is gum disease? Let’s start at the beginning, with bacteria and other microorganisms colonizing around the base of the teeth. Gradually, inflammation causes gum tissue to separate from the tooth roots, creating a deep, infection-filled pocket. The infection can gradually spread to the bone, and begin eroding it. Eventually, the tooth can become loose and fall out. Gum disease is progressive, but it can be stopped, and the sooner it is treated the better. Your risk may be high or low, but no one is immune. In fact, unless you’ve been given a clean bill of health be your … Continue reading

Recognizing and treating gum disease is keeping South Holland, IL healthy

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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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 with a host of other health concerns. Types of gum disease There are two classifications of gum disease: Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease, which is often the result of neglected oral hygiene. There is rarely any pain associated with gingivitis. The most … Continue reading

Dolton, IL provides treatment for periodontal disease

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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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 to by some patients as gum disease, is a condition that can occur due to poor oral care. Dr. Dean Dietrich finds that patients who do not brush, floss, and maintain regular recall appointments are at a much higher risk of developing periodontal disease than … Continue reading

How patients in the Dolton area can achieve healthy gums and teeth

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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Dr. Dean Dietrich in Dolton is a quality dentist who wants his patients to understand the importance of healthy teeth and gums. At Pleasant Dental®, 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 help in achieving a better appearance of the teeth for aesthetic purposes but it can keep the smile and the rest of the body healthy. This is because the mouth is a link to the entire body. The oral systemic connection is the correlation … Continue reading

Dolton, IL area dentist offers treatment for gum disease

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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Gum disease is a serious issue that can affect the health and appearance of the smile. Dr. Dean Dietrich of Pleasant Dental® 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 disease, or “periodontal disease,” is an infection that starts on the gum tissues. It results in shrinking gums, bleeding, lost bone, and even loose and lost natural teeth. The condition is completely preventable with quality care of the smile between six-month recall visits … Continue reading


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