Bloomington Gum Disease Dentist:
Dr. Stephen Dickey - General Dentist

Special Offers:

FREE COSMETIC EXAM. Request a no-charge appointment with Dr. Dickey to review how he can help you achieve the youthful, good looking smile you have always wanted.

Service Areas:

Pekin - Peoria - Bloomington - Springfield - Macomb

Financial Arrangements:

At Total Dental Care our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (309) 347-7055 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. To facilitate our goals, we have developed the following financial options: Major credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted in our office. We also have financing options available. We work with two companies that offer financing. One of the companies offers financing that is interest free for one year, and the other company will finance larger amounts over longer periods of time with interest. The interest rate is based on credit and the length of time involved. Both of these options are based on credit and subject to approval through these companies. Please call our office for further details. If you would like to review our financial arrangement options in advance of treatment, please call (309) 347-7055.

Gum Disease Treatment in Bloomington: Detect and Treat It Early

Many people in the Bloomington area may be at risk for or already suffer from gum disease. What does periodontal (gum) disease do to your mouth and body? How can it be treated? What can a dentist like Dr. Stephen Dickey do for you?

Gum disease occurs most frequently when trapped bacteria gets caught in the gums and may lead to bone loss in the mouth or even infection that affects the patient's heart. That's why Dr. Dickey may notice some early signs of gum disease such as bad breath, loose teeth, bleeding gums, and pockets (extra space in between the tooth and the gum). If the periodontal infection is invasive or pockets are quite large, he may suggest surgical treatment - which can often regenerate decaying bone matter. If you are suffering from only a minor form of gingivitis, Dr. Stephen Dickey may perform scaling or root planing, which involves removing the plaque in these deep pockets.

There's no such thing as gum disease that can be ignored. Even if it's not painful in the beginning, the greater concern is the long-term effect that gum disease can have on your mouth and body. That's why Dr. Stephen Dickey and his caring attitude and years of experience can literally save your beautiful smile - and perhaps even your life! So call Total Dental Care or complete the online form to make a gum disease treatment appointment!

Although often not painful until it's widespread, gum disease such as gingivitis is a serious condition that can lead to bad breath, bleeding gums, and even bone loss in the jaw or heart attacks. Early treatment of infected gums and preventative screenings at our Bloomington office can save your smile - and maybe even your life!

Philosophy:

I find that many people who want cosmetic dentistry avoid getting it due to a fear of going to the dentist. Conscious Sedation, which I provide, is a way patients can get the smile they want or the dentistry they need while not having to deal with the anxiety or fear. Patients can get treated and may not even remember coming to the office that day.

Benefits:

• Comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile
• Cosmetic dentistry for beautiful smiles
• Fast toothache relief
• Friendly, caring staff
• Quality personalized care
• Quality, individualized care
• Second opinions given
• Thorough checkups
• Variety of payment options available
• Your comfort is our first concern

Credentials:

• ACLS and CPR certified
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Chicago Dental Society, Associate Member
• Conscious Sedation Permit A, Oral and IV
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS)
• Illinois State Dental Society
• Peoria District Dental Society

Office Hours:

Location:

Dr. Dickey's office is conveniently located behind K-Mart.

The doctors at Total Dental Care are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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