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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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    Optima Family Dental
    4956 W Irving Park Rd, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60641 
    16.29 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (773) 725-6606

    review by Nishat H.

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    Today was my first time as a patient at Optima Family Dental in Chicago. I’ve gone with my child and wife when they had some work done, but I hadn’t been there for myself until today. Even before I was a patient, they’ve always been so friendly and gave me a big smile every time they saw me. Dr. Yoseph-Anhar and his staff are efficient and will tell you whatever’s happening in your mouth. They made sure they answered all my questions before doing anything. I had a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to go back for my 6-month follow-up appointment!

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    Amante Dental Center
    185 N Barrington Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 
    26.53 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (847) 490-0303

    review by Nathan L.

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    I started coming to Dr. Amante at Amante Dental Center, and I’m so glad I made the change. He is always kind and friendly. I’m so glad I actually found a dentist in Schaumburg I like. The office is spotless and always has a lot of natural light, which made me feel relaxed and definitely less claustrophobic than how I’ve felt at other places when I sit in the chair. Check in was easy and fast, as were x-rays. They were very professional and obviously knew what they were doing. The hygienist did a very thorough cleaning of my teeth, it was the best I’ve ever had. I went in to get fillings done a couple of weeks ago, and those turned out great as well. He made sure that my new bite still worked with my retainers. I had to stay a little bit later for that, but he didn’t seem to mind and I never felt like I was being a problem. I’ve recommended Dr. Amante to all my friends and family who live in Schaumburg, even if they aren’t looking for a new dentist. He’s that good. I wish I had found this place sooner. My teeth look great, better than they ever have. I can’t thank Dr. Amante enough for all they do.

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    winnetkadentalcare
    723 Elm St Ste 21, Winnetka, IL 60093 
    26.81 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (224) 255-6133

    review by Rebecca P.

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    I never write reviews, but after the experience I had at Winnetka Dental Care today, I just had to! Dr. Raghian and his staff were awesome! Everybody was so understanding, amicable, skilled, and inviting. I went in today for my teeth cleaning, and they set me up with a teeth whitening kit. The office is high-end looking, welcoming and spotless. I’ve been to a lot of dental offices, but this one makes you feel like you’re at an expensive spa! And the service is unmatched! They have a lot of modern equipment compared to some other dentists I’ve visited. Those extra perks make the experience much more pleasant. I’m glad I’m Dr. Raghian’s patient, and I would recommend this dental office to anyone in the Winnetka area!

  • location
    Family Dental Care
    6075 Cleveland Cir, Merrillville, IN 46410 
    28.43 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (219) 769-6316

    Who is Dr. Chanbo Sim DMD?
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    Dr. Chanbo Sim is currently an active member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the Northwest Indiana Dental Society, the Indiana Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He graduated in 1991 from the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

    As a practicing dentist, Dr. Sim believes in having a conservative approach to his treatments. He has a genuine desire to help his patients achieve their dental goals in a safe, comfortable environment. Seeing his patients walk out of his office with healthy smiles is his number one goal every day. He offers exceptional cosmetic and family dentistry, as well as implants, in Merrillville, Indiana.

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    Mark D Pusateri DDS
    641 N 1st Bank Dr, Palatine, IL 60067 
    29.35 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (847) 358-1211

    review by Alannah T.

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    I wrote a great review for Mark D Pusateri DDS in Palatine, IL a few years ago. But I can’t find it anymore, so I’ll write another one. Dr. Pusateri and his staff are amazing! Before I started coming here, I hadn’t been to a dentist in about 5 years, so my gums were very sensitive and tender. The hygienist had to use numbing gel to clean my teeth, but the next appointment went much better. I’m no longer scared to see the dentist! Dr. Pusateri is amicable and clearly loves being a dentist. His office staff always smiles at me and are so personable and helpful. Plus, they even remind you of your future appointments. They filled a cavity for me, and I felt no pain whatsoever! Absolutely nothing. I couldn’t believe it when they said they were done! I didn’t even feel the needle he used to numb me up - I was so impressed! I told my brother about them, and he loves them too. Plus, parking is a breeze!

  • location
    Jeffrey E Riesberg DDS
    1722 First Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 
    31.74 miles near Hickory Hills
    phone

    (847) 266-1842

    review by Fred L.

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    Yesterday, I got my wisdom teeth removed at Jeffrey E Riesberg DDS in Highland Park, IL. Dr. Riesberg is just amazing! He did 3 extractions and 1 filling, and I felt absolutely no pain. Everything went as planned, and he was very prompt. I was kind of amazed because everyone talks about how painful it is to get your wisdom teeth removed and that I wouldn’t even be able to come into work, but I was back to work the very next day, feeling absolutely fine! Thanks Dr. Riesberg - you’re awesome!

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Dentists who does surgical extracts etc. Close to Flora Illinois and accept my Aetna card.

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Tooth extraction. Delta dental

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I need a couple of extractions and a partial plate,I live in Carlisle and have Aetna ins,where can I go?

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Removing Four wisdom teeth.

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I had a terrible experience at my last dentist he was awful 😖 he left pieces of tooth in my mouth when he was supposed to do full extraction part of my top & bottom gums are swelled & very painful I have to be put to sleep to have these pieces of teeth removed please help me I can't even wear my dentures or eat with out being painful 😢

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Removal of a loose front tooth..

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Aetna in network dentist

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I need to have a tooth pulled out an have united health care

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I need one molar extracted part of it is broken

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Dentist to remove bottom teeth for dentures

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I currently have some pretty bad decay and my teeth keep breaking off at the gum line or close to under the gum light I'm 46 years now and 20 years ago I participated in sum let's say bad things and now 15 years latter the damage is done or almost done with my teeth at first it was no big deal but the past 3 to 6 months my teeth have been breaking at gum line on my teeth in the back of my mouth but recently it been doing exposing of enamel in return exposes the pulp n the teeth it's been a unbelievable painfully time and they all are showing cavity as well as decay and I need to see a dentist like a month ago so I need emergency dental extraction on 4 to 6 teeth and like to go ahead and pull the rest and see what my options are

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I need to have a wisdom tooth extracted and need to find an oral surgeon who is in-network for Guardian Dental Insurance.

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Oral surgeons in my area for tooth extractions

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pulling teeth and fillings and other dental work

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Emergency extraction

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need a broken tooth extracted

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My mouth is all cut up from my broken teeth I only have six on the top and about 10 on the bottom I need them all extracted and dentures is the only thing that I can afford at this time can you possibly make it to where it would my insurance would cover the cost evidence nothing special but I have to be put to sleep for the pooling

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Getting wisdom teeth cut out.

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1Teeth Extracted and Anesthesia and if you expect Medicare or Medicaid

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Tooth extraction or tooth removal is classified into two main types: simple extractions and surgical extractions. Understanding the difference between these types can help you prepare for your procedure. 1. Simple Extraction: This method of tooth extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted in the mouth and can be removed with dental forceps with relative ease. After administering a topical anesthetic and then local anesthetic (Novocaine) to numb the area, the dentist or oral surgeon loosens the tooth by luxating it with an instrument called a straight elevator and then removes it with surgical forceps. Simple dental extraction is typically performed without the need to cut the gum, which is called raising a gingival flap in technical terminology, which is the process of making an incision in the gum and then separating the entire thickness of the gum away from the underlying bone, thereby exposing the actual jaw bone under it. This is done usually for teeth that are carious, damaged, or need to be extracted for orthodontic reasons. 2. Surgical Extraction: Surgical tooth extractions are more complex and are considered for teeth that are not easily accessible, such as impacted wisdom teeth (3rd molars) or teeth that have very little clinical crown left of them. Root tips also need to be surgically exposed sometimes. This method involves making the aforementioned incision in the gum tissue to expose the tooth and the underlying bone. The tooth may be cut into smaller pieces for easy removal. Sometime it is even required to truph the bone surrounding the roots (alveolar bone). Truphing the bone is the process of cutting the alveolar bone around the tooth to loosen the roots further, usually done on roots that are significantly curved or ankylosed (adhered to the bone). Surgical dental extraction is usually performed under local anesthesia, but sedation options are also available usually for wisdom teeth removal or high anxiety patients. Surgical tooth extraction may be needed for impacted teeth that are deeply embedded in the jawbone.

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