Ridgeland Dental

Ridgeland Dental General and Airway Dentistry Bartz and Bartz Dental was founded by our Father, Raymond A. Bartz, in 1947. Denis Catholic Church for four decades.

Dad opened his practice in the Chicago Lawn area and served that community for more than 40 years. Dad also worked with The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Hospital Advisory Board and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and served as an usher at St. He passed away in 2000, leaving his wife of 56 years and four children. Dad loved his family, worshiped his Lord and would sing songs of joy while he worked at

the profession he cherished. We are grateful for his legacy and we honor it-and our patients-by working diligently to meet our Practice Mission Statement:

To promote the finest state-of-the-art dental treatment that we can provide utilizing seminars, workshops and dental courses to keep our skills highly honed. To give each patient the education and guidance to obtain optimum dental health. To strive for perfection, focus on excellence and dedicate ourselves to service. To serve the aesthetic needs of our patients, helping them to develop an attractive, healthy- looking smile. To practice in an atmosphere of happiness and friendship, each day celebrating the gift of life. To build a quality relationship with our patients based on trust, understanding and mutual health values.

05/28/2026

A child’s first dental visit sets the tone for how they feel about oral care for life 🦷✨

That’s why we focus on comfort first - letting kids explore, play, and get familiar with the space before anything else. No pressure, no fear, just positive experiences.

When kids feel safe at the dentist, everything else becomes easier for them (and for parents too) 😌

If your little one is due for a visit, we’d love to make it a good one 💛

05/26/2026

Dental myths… officially busted with Dr. Alyssa 👀🦷

Quick hits you might not want to hear:
⚡ Electric > manual
🪥 Floss BEFORE brushing
🍬 Sugar isn’t the only cavity culprit
🧵 Flossing = most underrated habit
🍃 Gum can actually help (sometimes)
✨ Whitening can damage enamel if misused
😮‍💨 Bad breath ≠ always bad hygiene

Yeah… we just cleared up a lot 😌

Which one surprised you the most? 👇🏼

Ridgeland Dental is closed until Tuesday. Please feel free to leave our office a voicemail and we will return your call....
05/23/2026

Ridgeland Dental is closed until Tuesday. Please feel free to leave our office a voicemail and we will return your call. Or you can send us a text ‪+1 (206) 636-1897‬.

If you’re using whitening toothpaste every day thinking it’s the fastest way to a brighter smile… you might actually be ...
05/21/2026

If you’re using whitening toothpaste every day thinking it’s the fastest way to a brighter smile… you might actually be working against your teeth 👀🦷

Most whitening toothpastes are quite abrasive. Over time, daily use can wear down enamel, increase sensitivity, and make teeth appear more dull instead of brighter.

A better approach:
✔️ Use whitening toothpaste only a few times a week
✔️ Focus on protecting enamel daily
✔️ Consider professional bleaching for safe, noticeable results ✨

Whitening should never come at the cost of your enamel health.

If you want a brighter smile done the right way, book a consult with us 🦷✨

05/19/2026

Think your mouthwash is helping your breath? It might be doing the opposite 👀🦷

Many popular rinses contain alcohol - which can dry out your mouth and actually make bad breath worse over time.

A dry mouth = more bacteria = not-so-fresh breath 😬

We usually recommend a dry mouth–friendly rinse like for daily use to keep things balanced ✨

Small switch, big difference.

05/14/2026

Ever been told you need a crown and immediately thought… “what does that even mean?” 👀🦷

Dr. Rohan breaks it down in the simplest way so you actually understand what’s going on in your mouth - no confusing jargon, no stress.

Before you Google it and panic, watch this first 😌

05/12/2026

…Yeah, we’re gonna be honest 😬

It’s not that insurance is useless - but it’s definitely not designed the way most people think.

Limitations, fine print, and coverage caps = a lot of surprises in the chair 👀

At Ridgeland, we take a different approach - spending more time with each patient, focusing on quality care, and making sure you fully understand your options instead of rushing decisions based on insurance alone.

The real goal? Understanding your benefits and prioritizing your health beyond them 🦷✨

Your mouth might be telling you more about your sleep than your smartwatch 👀🦷Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired - i...
05/07/2026

Your mouth might be telling you more about your sleep than your smartwatch 👀🦷

Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired - it can show up as inflammation, dryness, bacteria imbalances, and even higher cavity risk.

A lot of these signs get treated as “just dental issues”… but the root cause can be what’s happening while you sleep.

If you’re noticing multiple of these, it’s worth paying attention.

Your oral health = your overall health ✨

05/05/2026

Just a normal day… until the post-its start multiplying 😭🦷

Every note = a question, a follow-up, or “when you have a second…”

Dentist life isn’t just teeth - it’s juggling everything behind the scenes 👀

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12500 S Harlem Avenue
Palos Heights, IL
60463

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