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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Pleasant Dental®
understands that many patients fear root canal or other procedures that may sound scary or invasive Our…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Pleasant Dental®
in Dolton, IL…
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…
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…
If you have a toothache, you might need a root canal procedure Of course, there are many potential causes of toothaches, and therefore many potential solutions However, just the possibility of needing a root canal is enough to keep many people away from the dentist It is often said…
If you are like most people, you aren’t exactly excited about the idea of having a root canal procedure It is probably the most feared, and most misunderstood, dental procedure Your concern is understandable, considering the things you have probably heard However, we would like to set the record…
Let’s make this a really short article The answer to the question in a word is NO
Next question
OK for those who just can’t accept a simple answer and are like me always asking, “why” I will elaborate
Most of the time when we do perform root canal treatment we do…
Root canal therapy is a procedure that is more common than one may think However, it is also a highly feared treatment because many patients in the South Holland, IL area are unfamiliar with the process
Root canals are also known as endodontic therapy This treatment is used to protect…
Several situations may cause patients to require a root canal procedure While many think of root canals as painful processes that are dreaded by all, this couldn’t be further from the truth In fact, root canal procedures done at Pleasant Dental®
in Dolton, IL are often virtually painless We administer…
Abscesses are pockets of pus, caused by infection In the case of abscessed teeth, there is usually decay present, which leaves the dental pulp (soft tissues) in the middle of the tooth vulnerable to bacteria Infected dental pulp doesn’t recover; the only way to remove infection is by removing…
We understand that a root canal is probably the last thing you want to discuss with your dentist People tend to view this procedure as painful and risky, but those are actually misconceptions based on outdated information, with a large dose of urban legend
A root canal procedure relieves pain…
You bite down and a tooth suddenly seems sore Your tooth is sensitive to hot or cold You wake up in the middle of the night and realize that it was a tooth that woke you up Are these signs that you might need a root canal?
Yes and no
It…
Before we talk about why root canal treatment is needed, let’s clear up the most common myth in dentistry No, a root canal procedure is not painful, hazardous, or any of the other horrible things you’ve probably heard It is a common dental procedure, much like filling a cavity…
There are times in which one of our patients in the South Holland area may need to undergo a procedure known as a root canal Also known as endodontic therapy, root canals are common treatments that are done to save a natural tooth This is performed by a dedicated…
In skilled, experienced hands, a root canal procedure is nothing to fear Rather, this gentle, precise dental technique gets you out of pain and saves your natural tooth The anxiety about this treatment has become almost cliché in our society When describing something they dread, people often say, “I’d…
At one time, extraction was the only feasible treatment for a tooth with a diseased nerve Thankfully, that is no longer the case We can remove the infection, and save the natural tooth with root canal therapy (endodontic treatment) Despite popular misconceptions, a root canal is not an excruciating…
While I may be a super dentist (speaking modestly as I always do), I am also a person capable of having the same dental issues as anyone else Of course I do what I can to prevent disease, brushing and flossing religiously and getting regular checkups Sometimes that isn’t…
At the practice of Dr Dean Dietrich in the Dolton, IL area, many patients may find out that they need root canal therapy Root canal therapy is a procedure that is performed by a dentist who wants to help maintain the structure of a natural tooth and avoid extraction…
Dr Dean Dietrich is known as one of the “Top Docs in Chicago” and he continues to stand by his practice with a wide range of services including endodontics Not every dentist in the area offers endodontics, which includes the ability to perform root canal therapy
Root canal therapy may…
When patients think of root canal treatment, they often have a negative association due to thoughts of pain and discomfort However, this couldn’t be further from the truth It is often pain that brings patients to the dentist, and they find out that the best way to eliminate pain…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…