Siblings Can Smile Pain-Free After Dental Surgery at Silver Cross

For years, siblings 5-year-old Natalie, 6½-year-old Hailey, and 3½ year-old Jesse had a severe bacterial infection that decayed their primary teeth. This infection, known as Early Childhood Caries, made their teeth prone to cavities and literally crumble in their mouths.

Natalie and Jesse had endured severe pain when they tried to speak, eat and even smile. After interviewing several dentists, their momma found Dr. Bassel Dulli, who performed full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia on both children at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Beth and her husband, Jim, knew immediately that Dr. Dulli was the right dentist to perform their children’s complex surgeries.

“Dr. Dulli’s caring demeanor and expertise alleviated all of our concerns,” said Beth Dettmann. “Through the entire process, he was so gentle with our children and answered all of our questions. They actually enjoy going to the dentist now. In fact, Natalie says that Dr. Dulli fixed her teeth and it didn’t hurt!”

What are Childhood Caries?

Early childhood caries (ECC), also known as baby bottle caries, baby bottle tooth decay, and bottle rot, is a disease caused by severe decay in the teeth of infants or young children. Early childhood caries is a very common bacterial infection.

“Unfortunately, Natalie and Jesse inherited poor quality teeth which were prone to severe early childhood caries,” said Dr. Dulli. “By doing the dental rehabilitation procedure, their rotten teeth were removed, and no longer pose a threat of spreading to any of their healthy teeth. In addition, this procedure enables them to eat and smile pain-free.”

“Dr. Dulli is a wonderful man,” said Beth Dettmann. “We are forever grateful to him and all the nurses at Silver Cross who took such great care of our children.”

Free Lecture

Dr. Bassel Dulli, D.D.S., pediatric oral surgeon, will host a free Lecture -Avoiding Baby Tooth Decay – on Thursday, August 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Dr. Dulli will discuss the signs and symptoms of early childhood caries and practical methods to prevent it. Register to attend this free program atwww.silvercross.org.

About Bassel Dulli, D.D.S.

Dr. Bassel Dulli, D.D.S., is board certified in pediatric dentistry. He graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1999. He attended Wayne State University and Children's Hospital of Michigan where he received a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science Degree in Community Medicine in 2003. He has special interest in treating children with severe early childhood carries and performs comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia. To schedule an appointment, call his office at Pediatric Dentistry Consultants at (815) 717-8687, located at Silver Cross Hospital Pavilion A, Ste. 305 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox.

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