As a dental practice, we absolutely love helping patients keep their smiles healthy! But we understand that our patients don’t always love getting restorative care for their teeth—in fact, many people will do anything they can to avoid it. But at in Dolton, IL, there is no reason to delay scheduling an appointment with Dr. […]
At near South Holland, IL, we love dentistry and are passionate about what we do—but we understand that not everyone shares that fondness for the dental chair! In fact, patients who are fearful or have anxiety about visiting the dentist are our main focus. We take every step we can to ensure that you and […]
Everyone is familiar with the groans that the phrase “root canal” can elicit in conversation and the lore that surrounds this procedure. At our Dolton, IL dental practice, we’ve heard it all! The truth is, root canal therapy can be a nearly painless procedure that saves your natural tooth and is much more preferable than […]
Permanent teeth can be lost for many reasons, from traumatic injury to decay or gum disease. Facing tooth loss, no matter what the cause, can lead to uncertainty and embarrassment. Thanks to modern dental technologies, there are several options to replace missing teeth, but it can be confusing to sort out which treatment is the […]
Dentures are a common tooth replacement option for people who are missing several teeth. While many people think of the functional transformation that dentures can have on your mouth, enabling you to eat the foods you like again and chew normally, a lot of people don’t realize the positive impact that they can also have […]
The average dental practice in the U.S. places about 13 crowns as single tooth restorations each month, according to Dentistry IQ. With almost 200,000 active dentists, a large percentage of the population has at least one crown. As popular as they are, the tooth crown procedure often varies from practitioner to practitioner. Even “insignificant” differences […]
Root canals have a bad reputation for being painful, anxiety-producing treatments. The truth is that they don’t need to be! They can eliminate the source of nagging, chronic tooth pain due to infection or deep decay and provide you much-needed relief. Dr. Dean Dietrich at in Dolton, IL is experienced in making sure that root […]
Nearly 74 million Americans had no dental insurance coverage in 2016, says the National Association of Dental Plans. Were you one of them? Are you still one of them? If so, there’s a dentist in Dolton who would love to explain his Dental Membership Plan to you, a plan that makes it simple and affordable […]
No dental insurance? No Worries! We NOW have you covered! Even with dental insurance, significant dental care can get costly. Without insurance, good care often seems completely out of reach. To make matters worse, we have NEVER seen a dental insurance policy you can buy yourself worth buying. Rather than just leaving this as a […]
Achieving a more beautiful smile is easy with the assistance of a quality dental team in the Chicago area. Patients are welcome to contact to discuss general, cosmetic, and restorative dental solutions. When men and women are missing teeth, they often call Dr. Dean Dietrich to discuss tooth replacement options. For many adults, dental implants […]
When patients are missing a single tooth or an entire dental arch of teeth, Dolton, IL dentist, Dr. Dean Dietrich, will work with them to determine the best way to replace their teeth. There are several ways to achieve a restored smile. They include: Full dentures Partial dentures Implant-supported dentures Dental bridges Dental implants It […]
If you are (or will be) missing a tooth, a dental bridge is an option. But the replacement tooth relies on surrounding teeth for stability. What happens when you’re missing, say, a back tooth? A bridge requires teeth on either side of the gap. No problem. Dolton Dental Implants Treatment recreates the look, feel, and […]
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.