Replacing missing teeth is important for your confidence, comfort, and oral health. Typically, your options are dentures, bridges, or dental implants. If you are like most people, when you hear “denture” you think of a full plate, replacing all of the upper or lower teeth. An often-overlooked option for replacing several, but not all, teeth […]
While the name would suggest otherwise, the “permanent” set of teeth that we all get during our elementary school years are not, in fact, permanent. Instead, these teeth can be lost due to trauma, decay, disease, or simply the aging process. If you’ve lost a tooth, or are noticing that several teeth seem to be […]
When a tooth is missing, it would be nice to think that money would not be a factor in your decision. Your smile is likely your greatest asset and deserves only the best. Unfortunately, for most Chicago-area patients, it’s important to find a comfortable, healthy, and affordable solution that gives them the smile they want […]
You see the ads for denture adhesives and probably think that this is what you will have to be using for the rest of your life if you find yourself needing a denture. The reality can be much different. Today there is even controversy over the amount of zinc in some of the adhesives that […]
Everyone hopes to keep his or her natural teeth in place, healthy, and attractive for life. Dr. Dietrich wants to help every patient accomplish that goal, and advances in modern dentistry are making it increasingly possible. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. The good news is that modern dentistry has also given us […]
No one wants to go through life without any teeth, but replacing them seems easier said than done. Today’s dental patient has more options than ever, and that can be confusing. If you are looking for a dentist who will give you honest answers and quality dental work at a reasonable price, then you are […]
Dentures are right up there with root canals when people talk about frustrating dentistry. Now I’ve previously debunked the root canal pain myth (see articles under our root canal tab). What about dentures? When I write about dentures I’m speaking of FULL dentures. These replace a full arch of teeth, be it upper or lower. […]
Perhaps your tooth loss was expected, or maybe it was due to trauma or disease and gave you little time to prepare. Regardless of the reason why you lost a tooth, or many teeth, the process of having them replaced can be overwhelming. There are many decisions to be made and once the process is […]
Losing a tooth, or several teeth, can be an overwhelming experience. First is the emotional response of losing what most patients think are permanent teeth. Next is deciding how to replace the missing teeth. Patients of Dr. Dean Dietrich of in Dolton, IL, offers his patients several choices including bridge and crown appliances, dental implants, […]
A new set of dentures can truly change your life. If you have been living with loose or missing teeth, or an old, sloppy denture, then a new appliance may be just what the doctor ordered to restore your smile, your clear speech, and your ability to eat. However, if you expect all of your […]
There’s no better way to wrap up a day, or begin a weekend than going out with your family or friends and sitting down to your favorite meal. Unfortunately, if you have poorly fitting dentures, it might not be a good feeling. Maybe you can’t even eat your favorite foods, so have to settle for […]
If you have a missing tooth or need to have one, or several, teeth extracted, chances are you’re considering several different options, including dentures. Dentures are a common choice for patients in the Dolton area who need to have a tooth replaced. Dr. Dean Dietrich of provides partial dentures, for those patients who only need […]
Dr. Dean Dietrich founded Pleasant Dental® with the vision of serving his community by providing high-value comfortable care. Dr. D. has over 30 years of expertise and continues to be very passionate about his work. He and team enjoy caring for fearful patients and providing care in a unique upbeat, even fun way.