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Dolton area dentist describes the process of root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Dean Dietrich

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

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

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

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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