Get relief from the pain of a toothache at Pleasant Dental®. At our office in Dolton, our team helps patients from northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana feel their healthy best again. For aching teeth and other conditions that require prompt care, we will work with you to: Also, rest assured that some dental treatments are […]
Root canal care is a dental procedure that treats infected teeth due to deep decay and sometimes trauma. We can save the natural tooth structure by removing the bacteria and infected material and sealing the inside of the tooth to prevent future infections. At Pleasant Dental® in Dolton, Illinois, we have performed many root canal […]
Few phrases can incite groans as quickly as “root canal.” While this procedure has a reputation for being incredibly painful, and many patients fear getting root canal therapy, the truth is that when performed by an experienced dentist like Dr. Dean Dietrich, they really can be painless! At Pleasant Dental® in Dolton, Illinois, we take several steps […]
Few people love going to the dentist. Experiences and stories from long ago contribute to different concerns, such as dental anxiety and fear of root canal. Dolton, IL, has a dental practice that can help alleviate any concerns you have about having a root canal treatment done. Having a fear of root canal treatment is […]
If you have been told by a dentist in Dolton, IL, that you would benefit from root canal therapy, you don’t need to be scared. Dr. Dean Dietrich of understands that many patients fear root canal or other procedures that may sound scary or invasive. Our dentist explains why you should not be scared of […]
You need root canal treatment. That is probably the last thing you want to hear your Dolton, IL dentist say. We understand. The procedure has a bad reputation. But there is something important that you need to know. That painful root canal you have heard about is a myth. The procedure is nothing to fear. […]
Of all the modern dental treatments available, root canal therapy is perhaps the one surrounded by the most misconceptions. While there are many myths about root canal therapy—such as it being a very painful or ineffective treatment—it relieves pain and is actually one of the best ways to save a tooth that has been severely […]
Hearing you need a root canal procedure can induce immediate anxiety, stress, or even fear. When a patient hears they need one, they can immediately think of pain and drilling that can be associated with this procedure. Because of this, many patients may put it off until they are in immense pain or have seriously […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preparing for treatment If you walk into the office with an excruciating toothache and a swollen face from accumulated infection, you might expect treatment to be done immediately. However, that’s not always the best idea. Because the nerve is irritated and sensitized by the infection, it will not respond as well to anesthetic. If the […]
Myths and mystery The unknown breeds fear; it’s a natural human reaction. Even when an unfamiliar experience is inundated with glamorous images and promises of good things to come, it makes us nervous. Traveling to a foreign country, buying a new car, or getting a trendy new haircut may come with high expectations, but there […]