21
May
Get Superior Dental Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Dolton IL 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 destroy the bones and gums in the mouth entirely if not treated. Left unchecked, patients could lose good teeth.
The disease starts with inflammation of the gums because of tartar and plaque build-up. With no treatment, it leads to the gums receding and exposing the roots of the teeth. Eventually, the tooth or teeth will fall out.
Symptoms of periodontal disease include:
- Swollen gums
- Loose teeth
- Blood after brushing or flossing teeth
- Bad breath
- Spaces developing between your teeth
- Pain when chewing
- Purplish or bright red gums
What is the treatment for periodontal disease?
Dr. Dean Dietrich helps all his patients with various dental concerns and provides a tailored treatment process.
The dentist will recommend scaling to clean off the tartar build-up on the teeth and the gums in the early stages. Next, the dentist will do a procedure called “root planing” that smoothens the surface of the roots so that it’s more difficult for plaque and tartar to build up. A patient might need antibiotics, too, depending on how bad the disease progressed.
There are further treatment options should the above not be enough, and it includes surgery, bone grafting, tissue grafting, and guided tissue generation.
Tips to avoid periodontal disease:
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss everyday
- Visit your dentist at least twice a year
- Quit smoking
- Replace your toothbrush every three months
Do you have oral issues that are worrying you and causing you pain? Make a booking with the professional team at Pleasant Dental® and get trusted dental care. Call Pleasant Dental® at (708) 576-1900 to book an appointment.
Dean Dietrich, DDM
Dr. Dean Dietrich has been practicing dentistry since 1986, when he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine. He had completed his undergraduate studies in business marketing and management at Michigan State University from 1978 to 1982.He opened Pleasant Dental in 2003 to provide excellent dental care and value for his patients. He is especially skilled and experienced with root canals, implants, and handling dental anxiety.
Dr. Dietrich is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, and the Indian Dental Association. He is licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan and has orthodontic certification from the Academy of GP Orthodontics. Multiple agencies have recognized him annually as one of America’s Top Dentists.
