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Illinois is no stranger to change. For instance, the state built the first skyscraper in 1885 and permanently reversed the flow of the Chicago River in the early 1900s. Today, the state is home to over 12.8 million residents of all ages and backgrounds, and is a leading agricultural and economic producer for the rest of the country. In keeping with the spirit of progress, many dentists across Illinois have joined with Doctors Network to provide their patients with the high-quality professional dental care they deserve at highly discounted prices. By partnering with Doctors Network, dentists can offer their patients direct dental plans that help supplement their dental insurance, or provide an affordable alternative for patients who don’t have insurance at all.

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While the costs for biannual dental checkups and cleanings are usually manageable for an individual, they can pile up quickly for families, especially without insurance coverage. Those costs are even higher when young children need corrective treatment, such as early orthodontics, or older patients need to replace lost teeth or undergo oral surgery. The good news is that direct dental plans help patients in Illinois, and across the country, save substantially on all forms of dental health care. With preventive checkups and cleanings as low as $25 per visit, families have a greater chance of reducing dental health costs by avoiding serious dental issues. Other treatments, including tooth fillings, crowns, teeth-whitening, veneers, Invisalign®, and more, will be reduced by up to 90%.

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Like Illinois itself, families change and dental health needs evolve. With a direct plan from Doctors Network, keeping up with those changes is easier and much more affordable. By paying a small monthly fee, which is set by your primary dentist, you can subscribe to a direct dental plan that helps Illinois families ensure the costs of their dental care will always remain manageable. To join Doctors Network, speak with your dentist about signing up for a direct dental plan during your next visit. Or, you can visit our website at www.doctorsnetwork.com and select a trusted Illinois dentist near you who has already partnered with Doctors Network.

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    Jeffrey E Riesberg DDS
    1722 First Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 
    13.39 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (847) 266-1842

    review by Spiro M.

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    First and foremost - this place is awesome! I just had my first visit at Jeffrey E Riesberg DDS in Highland Park, IL, and I’m amazed! The office is beautiful with comfy chairs, and the staff is super amicable and highly skilled. I’m so happy I’m trusting Dr. Riesberg with my pearly whites. If they can fit you into this dental center for an appointment, which might be hard because they’re usually booked, do it - you won’t be disappointed! It’s the best decision I ever made!

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    Mark D Pusateri DDS
    641 N 1st Bank Dr, Palatine, IL 60067 
    19.14 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (847) 358-1211

    review by Colton C.

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    I highly recommend Mark D Pusateri DDS! I was going to another dentist in Palatine, so when my boyfriend had some wisdom teeth pain, I took him to my dentist. Let’s just say that it was a terrible experience. They took one (brief) look at his mouth and told him to come back a few days later because there was nothing they could do. No one who was qualified to extract wisdom teeth was in the office. They gave him some pain killers, but the pain was so bad that it didn’t help. He walks in a few days later, and the dentist told him he couldn’t do the extraction because his mouth was too swollen and the muscles were too tense. He prescribed him more pain killers, a muscle relaxer, and an antibiotic and told him to return in a few days. I called Mark D Pusateri DDS, and they told us to come in right away. You can tell they truly cared about how much pain my boyfriend was in and genuinely wanted to help him. He went to see Dr. Pusateri, who examined his mouth and extracted his problem wisdom tooth in a matter of minutes. We were shocked by how fast he did it. He said the swelling was still pretty bad, so he prescribed a stronger antibiotic to take care of it. My boyfriend needed help immediately before his condition worsened, and Dr. Pusateri helped him out! He even followed up, asking if he was okay. Now, my boyfriend and I scheduled our next cleaning appointments with this office. Thank you so much!

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    Amante Dental Center
    185 N Barrington Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 
    27.42 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (847) 490-0303

    review by Natasha M.

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    I went in for my first cleaning with Dr. Amante today, and I can’t wait to come back! This place is awesome. I brought my 2 year old daughter in to introduce her to the dentist and get her ready for her first visit. My daughter is shy and doesn’t really like meeting new people, but Dr. Amante was gentle with her and got her relaxed enough that he even got a quick examination in. I’m very happy with this dentist office near me, and so was my daughter.

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    Optima Family Dental
    4956 W Irving Park Rd, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60641 
    29.4 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (773) 725-6606

    review by Nicole F.

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    After my first visit at Optima Family Dental in Chicago, IL, I kept going back, which means a lot because I’m terrified of the dentist. They gave me my very first crown. Dr. Yoseph-Anhar was a pleasure as was his competent assistant, and they worked together so well. As expected, I experienced the numbing shots, grinding, and drilling, which still scared me but only because I’m such a chicken. It really wasn’t that bad. They’re just amazing!

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    Bright Dental
    1300 W. Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215 
    43.87 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (414) 377-3808

    review by Diana T.

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    Dr. Rehman and staff here at Bright Dental have a legacy of fun, gentle and caring dentistry. You could not ask for anyone better! Dr Rehman is sweet, professional and is a fantastic dentist! He is skilled in what he does, and this leads to a great dentist trip! Awesome with kids too! I love this dentistry, best there is in Milwaukee!

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    Meadow Lake Dental Care
    3941 75th St Suite #102, Aurora, IL 60504 
    46.62 miles near Waukegan
    phone

    (630) 521-3728

    Who is Dr. Nicole Jeziorski DDS?
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    Dr. Nicole Jeziorski is a dentist who enjoys using her knowledge and expertise to change the lives of others. She has been involved in many community events and has taken part in mission trips abroad to Tonga and the Dominican Republic. Dr. Jeziorski earned her degree in biological sciences from the University of Illinois. She then went to Midwestern University to earn her doctorate degree. During her education, she received advanced training in the areas of crowns, orthodontics, root canals, pediatric dental care, and many other areas of dentistry. She is currently a practicing dentist at Meadow Lake Dental.

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Root canal therapy, also known as RCT, is a dental service performed to treat infections or damage within the pulp chamber of a tooth. The pulp is the tissue located inside the tooth, and it contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. When the pulp tissue becomes infected or inflamed due to tooth decay, trauma, or other factors, a root canal treatment may be needed to save the tooth and eliminate pain. Here is how a root canal treatment is performed: 1. Diagnosis and Examination: The first step of the root canal treatment is a complete examination by a general dentist or an endodontist. This typically entails taking X-rays to evaluate the extent of the infection and determine if a root canal is actually needed. Symptoms that may signal the need for a root canal include severe toothache, sensitivity to hot and cold, swelling of the gums or face, or a pimple-like bump on the gum adjacent to the tooth. 2. Local Anesthesia: Before beginning the treatment, the dentist will inject local anesthesia to numb the infected tooth and surrounding soft tissues. This ensures that the patient stays comfortable throughout the treatment. 3. Accessing the Pulp: Once the tooth is numbed, the endodontist will drill a small hole in the top of the tooth, called an access, to reach the infected or inflamed pulp tissue. This allows the dentist to remove the diseased pulp and clean the root canals. 4. Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canals: Using specialized tools, the dentist will remove the infected or damaged pulp from the root canals. The canals are cleaned and shaped to remove the remaining bacteria, debris, and infection. Irrigation with antimicrobial solutions will then disinfect the canals. 5. Filling the Root Canals: After all the canals have been cleaned and shaped (widened), they are filled with a bio-compatible filling material called gutta-percha. This seals off the canals to prevent re-contamination and provides protection for the tooth structure. 6. Sealing the Access Cavity: After the root canals have been filled, the access cavity is covered with a temporary or permanent filling materials to prevent bacteria and debris from entering it and causing an infection. 7. Restoration: Sometimes, a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy may need additional restoration, such as a dental crown (cap), to protect and restore the tooth function. A dental crown is placed on the tooth to restore its natural appearance and functionality. Root canal treatment is very successful in saving teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted because of the infection of the pulp. With proper maintenance and good oral hygiene, a tooth that has gotten a root canal can function normally for years or even decades, allowing patients to preserve their natural smiles.

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