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At Pleasant Dental®, our team in Dolton, Illinois, offers same-day scheduling. We understand that some conditions and their associated symptoms cannot wait. So, we have the flexibility to accommodate more urgent or emergency cases.  The importance of same-day scheduling  Oral conditions do not go away on their own. You may be able to take a […]

Tooth enamel is strong. In fact, this protective covering is the strongest substance in your body! While harder than skeletal bone, enamel is not indestructible. A tooth may be chipped due to untreated, chronic teeth grinding. Or, it may break when chewing on hard foods, during a fall, or during contact sports.  Your complete source […]

Have you found yourself in a dental crisis and you do not know what to do? Is your situation considered an emergency? Should you just wait until regular dental hours and make an appointment? All these questions lend quite a bit of extra stress to an already potentially dire situation. It is important you have […]

A day at the park, a good meal, a friendly game of basketball after work… It’s all fun and games until someone loses a tooth! We understand. Nothing can bring your day, and your life, to a sudden halt quite like a dental injury. You are in pain, possibly bleeding, and teeth are damaged or […]

Kids are natural athletes. Playing sports gives them a healthy outlet for their naturally boundless energy. Even more importantly, it keeps them active, which is vital for a growing body. If that energy dries up, they just might take root as couch potatoes. Unfortunately, there is a downside to playing sports at any age, and […]

People may seek emergency dental care due to health concerns, difficulty eating, or even cosmetic reasons if a very important event is imminent. Although we each have a different definition of emergencies, one thing is virtually universal. Excruciating pain cannot be ignored. Sudden and severe pain may accompany injuries to the teeth or gums. Other […]

No one expects to have an emergency. You don’t plan for it, and you certainly can’t schedule a dental appointment in advance. What should you do when confronted with a sudden severe toothache, lost crown, broken tooth, or other emergencies? Call us! Dr. Dean Dietrich, of , provides a wide variety of emergency services, and […]

As children, we expect to lose teeth, and we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the tooth fairy. Once our adult teeth appear, we expect to keep them for life. Thanks to advances in modern dentistry, that is increasingly possible. Good hygiene and regular dental care can stave off gum disease and cavities. However, even the […]

The first thing you should do in a dental emergency is call . We see all emergencies as soon as possible, and we can advise you of what to do until you come to the office. Unfortunately, emergencies seem to strike at the worst time, in the worst place. If you can’t see Dr. Dietrich […]

By definition, an emergency is unplanned and unexpected. No one has any kind of emergency on purpose, but it can sometimes be prevented. Here are a few simple tips to help you avoid the pain, inconvenience, and expense of sudden dental trouble. Wear a mouth guard Mouth guards are dental appliances designed to protect your […]

You probably don’t want to think about tooth extractions and, to be honest, neither do we. Here at in Dolton, IL, our passion is saving and caring for teeth. Unfortunately, sometimes that just isn’t possible or practical. In those situations, we provide gentle, comfortable extractions and beautiful replacement options. Why extractions are needed There are […]

A tooth seems very small, until it starts hurting. When you have a toothache, the insistent pain and throbbing can overshadow anything you are trying to think or do. If the pain is this bad, you need to see a dentist, and fast. That is why Dr. Dietrich offers emergency service at in Dolton. Decay […]