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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 Pleasant Dental® and fail to take care of their smiles between appointments with brushing and flossing, they are putting themselves at risk for a variety of issues. This may include dental decay and gum disease.
What is gum disease? Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease can cause irreversible damage to the smile. Gum disease is a condition that often develops due to poor oral health and results in the development of tooth decay, bacteria, plaque, and tartar that can affect the gum tissue, bone, and even the natural teeth. When all of this begins to affect the smile, it can cause a variety of issues including bleeding, discomfort, swelling, and the loosening of teeth that may fall out and need replacement.
Gum disease is not a laughing matter. It can be an expensive condition. Once it develops, it cannot be cured, only controlled. This is why keeping it from developing in the first place is pertinent to one’s overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Dean Dietrich educates his patients on the benefits of taking good care of the smile with brushing and flossing. Visiting Pleasant Dental® at least twice a year for a cleaning and examination is also encouraged as well as a daily dental care regimen.
If you reside in or around the South Holland area and want to learn more about periodontal disease and other conditions that can negatively affect the smile, contact Dr. Dean Dietrich and the professionals at Pleasant Dental® today. We provide patients with the information they need to understand the benefits of taking care of the teeth and gums, and we help them in restoring their smile’s health if problems occur. We advocate preventative care to keep these issues from ever occurring whenever possible.