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What does root canal therapy involve?

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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At one time, extraction was the only feasible treatment for a tooth with a diseased nerve. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. We can remove the infection, and save the natural tooth with root canal therapy (endodontic treatment). Despite popular misconceptions, a root canal is not an excruciating and risky procedure. Quite the contrary, it is nearly always painless, with a high success rate. Dental pulp is a soft tissue comprised of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. It is found in the middle of the tooth, extending to the root tip. Several factors, including decay, trauma or poor … Continue reading

My first lost tooth in nearly 40 years

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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While I may be a super dentist (speaking modestly as I always do), I am also a person capable of having the same dental issues as anyone else. Of course I do what I can to prevent disease, brushing and flossing religiously and getting regular checkups. Sometimes that isn’t enough. Last fall I started having my first toothache. At first it was just an annoying ache but started becoming more consistent over a bit of time. I ran straight into my office and saw — myself. I had my staff take an X-ray and realized I needed a root canal. … Continue reading

Dentist in the Dolton, IL area describes root canal therapy

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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At the practice of Dr. Dean Dietrich in the Dolton, IL area, many patients may find out that they need root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is a procedure that is performed by a dentist who wants to help maintain the structure of a natural tooth and avoid extraction. There are many reasons a patient may need to undergo root canal therapy. They may have had trauma to the tooth that has affected the dental pulp, causing pain. They may be experiencing a deep cavity or infection within the tooth that is resulting in discomfort. A toothache is often a … Continue reading

Reasons for seeking a dentist in the Chicago area who offers endodontics

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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Dr. Dean Dietrich is known as one of the “Top Docs in Chicago” and he continues to stand by his practice with a wide range of services including endodontics. Not every dentist in the area offers endodontics, which includes the ability to perform root canal therapy. Root canal therapy may be necessary in certain situations. Also called endodontic therapy, this dental procedure is done when the dentist removes the dental pulp (nerve tissue) from inside the tooth. This deadens the tooth and maintains the structure without pain or discomfort for the patients. This procedure is typically done to save a … Continue reading

Dolton area dentist describes root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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When patients think of root canal treatment, they often have a negative association due to thoughts of pain and discomfort. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. It is often pain that brings patients to the dentist, and they find out that the best way to eliminate pain is to perform root canal treatment. A root canal, also called “endodontic therapy,” is done to remove the inner portion of the tooth known as the dental pulp. This is a mass of tissues that is found at the center of the tooth. It contains the nerves and blood vessels that … Continue reading

Dolton area dentist describes the process of root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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When Dolton, IL area patients hear the words “root canal treatment,” they often have negative thoughts of pain. However, root canal treatment is performed to treat pain not to cause it. When the procedure is performed by the team at Pleasant Dental, patients can rest easy knowing they will be properly sedated for the entire procedure to ensure ultimate comfort. Dr. Dean Dietrich feel that proper education on root canal therapy is necessary so patients have all the information they need to decide if it is right for them. What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment, sometimes called endodontic … Continue reading

Dolton, IL dentist believes root canal treatment cost is worth the benefits!

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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People are afraid of a lot of things! Bacteria, flying, swallowing spiders while you sleep, spontaneous combustion, sharks, creepy china dolls and the supernatural all end up on lists of fears that people have. Another thing that pops up though are the words “root canal”. Pleasant Dental, in Dolton IL, gets it! Root canal treatment is usually the solution to severe tooth pain. Many mix the tooth pain with the treatment. If you are searching for root canal treatment near me in a search engine and want the place that strives to give you a gentle, comfortable and effective treatment, … Continue reading

Root canals are nothing to fear- top reasons you should know from a patient in Dolton, IL

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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Few dental treatments strike more fear in the hearts and minds of patients than “root canals.” The distressing reputation of this procedure is not justified. It actually stems from pain caused by the underlying condition that results in need for root canal therapy. For more than two decades, Dr. Dean Dietrich has been helping patients in the Dolton, IL area keep their natural teeth. This story illustrates why root canals are nothing to fear and emphasizes the top reasons you should know why the procedure makes good sense. One patient’s pain-relieving journey Mary is an energetic woman in her mid-40s. … Continue reading

Enjoy affordable, painless, even boring, root canal treatment in Dolton

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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We see it over and over again. Patients visit us who are in pain. Maybe they haven’t slept well for days. They can’t focus on work or their families, because of that aching tooth! Sometimes, their cheeks are swollen like a chipmunk’s! But, when they leave us, they are feeling and looking more like themselves, with relief from pain, thanks to the procedure the media would have them believe is something to fear: root canal therapy. This common dental procedure is (unfairly) associated with pain. Root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain; it’s used to resolve deep infections whose symptoms may … Continue reading

Dolton dentist explains root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich
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Many people may associate the words root canal with pain or discomfort, when actually the underlying problem is what causes pain. Root canal treatment can relieve pain and save a patient’s tooth. Damage to the nerve and pulp within a tooth can be caused by serious decay, trauma to the face or mouth, frequent dental work in the same tooth, breakage, or large fillings. When any of these conditions lead to irritation, inflammation, or infection, a root canal may be recommended. At Pleasant Dental, serving Dolton, Riverdale, Chicago, and nearby Illinois communities, our founder and medical director, Dr. Dean Dietrich … Continue reading


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