Achieving the Stunning Smile You've Always Wanted with Cosmetic Dentistry

“There are so many techniques available now that can really make a difference in your appearance and self image. Ask me about 'invisible' braces or in-office bleaching. Everyone at Grove works together as a team to provide gentle, compassionate care that really puts you, the patient, first." - Dr. Victoria Ann Rinando, DDS

A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face, and one of the first things a person notices about you. Maybe years of wear and tear, however, has caused your smile to lose its shine. Or perhaps old, discolored fillings have impacted your once youthful appearance. Whatever the reason, you don't have to settle for discolored, chipped, or misshapen teeth any longer. A wide range of options are available for helping you create your ideal smile, repair dental flaws and take years off your appearance. From porcelain veneers to tooth-colored fillings, Grove Dental offers an array of cosmetic dentistry solutions to restore the health and vitality of your smile.

Here are just three of several cosmetic treatments we offer at Grove Dental.

Teeth Whitening
Many factors contribute to a discolored smile, including age, dark colored beverages and smoking. At Grove, we offer two whitening solutions to rejuvenate your smile and eliminate pesky stains. Take-home whitening systems can be applied in the comfort of your home. Or, our Zoom! Whitening procedure is performed in our office in just one appointment! Come in and we can help you determine the best treatment for your specific needs. Both methods are safe, effective, long-lasting and whiten teeth by several shades. Whether you're looking to enhance your teeth for a special occasion or every day, a professional whitening treatment from Grove can have you smiling brighter in as little as one appointment!

Tooth-colored Composite Fillings
When you laugh or smile, no one needs to know that you have fillings- except you! At Grove Dental, we use tooth-colored composite for all your fillings. And we'll even replace your unsightly, traditional metallic fillings with tooth-colored composite fillings. By precisely matching composite fillings with the natural color of your teeth, we can provide you with fillings that are durable and virtually invisible.

Porcelain Veneers
For the ultimate smile makeover, porcelain veneers are ideal for enhancing the color, shape and size of your teeth. Removing minimal tooth structure, this safe procedure involves adhering strong, thin shells to the front of your teeth, and can be completed in just a few appointments at one of our four offices. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked. With new advances in dentistry today, veneers are highly stain-resistant, durable, and with proper care will last many years.

There's no doubt that your smile is one of your most important and noticeable qualities. At Grove Dental, we strive to stay abreast of new cosmetic procedures and technology so that our patients can easily achieve the smile they've always wanted. Every patient is unique so we offer a wide range of treatments to best suit the needs of every patient. Visit one of our offices in Downers Grove, Lombard, Wheaton or Bolingbrook to learn more about the wide range of possibilities available to enhance your smile.

Grove Dental endodontists make painful root canal treatments a thing of the past

Root canal therapy (endodontic therapy) has earned a misleading reputation for pain and is considered to be the dental procedure feared most by patients. Not surprising, right?

Unfortunately, inaccurate information about root canal therapy prevents patients from making informed decisions regarding their oral health. Saving your tooth, if possible, is always the best solution, and root canal therapy is the only option that restores the natural tooth to its normal function and natural appearance.

Putting an End to Your Tooth Pain
A root canal is the channel that runs inside the root of the tooth, containing the pulp and blood vessels. When the canal becomes diseased, root canal therapy is necessary in order to remove the infection, eliminate the pain and preserve the natural tooth.

The Grove Advantage
If you, like many patients, cringe at the thought of a root canal, you'll be pleased to learn that painful root canal therapy is a thing of the past. Thanks to advances in dental technology, root canal therapy has become more precise, less invasive, and ultimately, less painful. The key to ensuring a positive patient experience is finding the most qualified dental professional to perform your procedure- a Grove Dental endodontic specialist.

At Grove Dental, we have three experienced, on-staff endodontists who specialize exclusively in root canal therapy; Dr. Milton Davenport, Dr. Daniel Kaplan and Dr. Chad Wiersema. Here's what Dr. Davenport has to say about root canal treatment.

“Very early on I learned that even the most feared dental procedures can be quite comfortable when performed by a well-trained dentist who follows one simple rule: treat every patient as if he or she were your best friend. With my training and commitment to gentle dentistry, I can honestly promise every patient that their root canal will be comfortable and pain-free."- Dr. Milton Davenport.

Visit a Grove Dental Endodontist if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Moderate to severe toothaches that are often disruptive
• Prolonged tooth sensitivity to touch, pressure and temperatures
• Discoloration of the tooth
• Swollen Gums
• Pain in a tooth previously treated by root canal therapy

It's important to visit an endodontist when symptoms of an infected tooth first emerge. The endodontic experts at Grove Dental are fully qualified to offer you the best in root canal therapy, restoring the tooth's natural appearance and function that can last a lifetime.

Specialized dental care for infants, toddlers and teens

"Prevention is the key to children's dentistry. That's why my staff and I place a high priority on patient education. I believe kids should know as much about their own dental health as their parents do. My staff and I work hard to keep this high level of communication. We are here to help your kids keep a healthy, happy smile for years to come."- Dr. Bob C. Stone

At Grove Dental, we believe every child should be treated the way we would like our own children to be treated. Whether it's your child's first visit to our office or a teenager we've being seeing for years, we strive to provide you and your child the highest standard of dental care at every appointment.

Professionals Dedicated to Your Child's Oral Health
Among our four office locations (Lombard, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook and Wheaton) we have five pediatric dental specialists on staff- Drs. Mina Chung, Bob Stone, Nicholas Woodward, Mark Cabana and Diana Lee- dedicated exclusively to dentistry for kids. A pediatric dentist has received additional training and experience that gives them the knowledge to provide kids with the specific care and attention they need, much like a pediatrician.

Kid-Friendly Environment
At Grove, we understand going to the dentist, especially for children, can be intimidating so we make going to the dentist fun and stress-free. Your kids will feel right at home with each office decorated for the little ones- a comfortable setting designed especially for them. Enjoyable visits to the dental office promote the establishment of confidence and trust in your child that will last a lifetime.

We use specially designed equipment in offices arranged, decorated and sized with children in mind, including:

• Hand-held video games
• Stereo headphones
• Sugar-free Lollipops
• Prizes from our office treasure chest
• Child-sized furniture and equipment
• Rooms decorated to appeal to children

Strong Emphasis on Prevention and Education
Our pediatric specialists strive to deliver specialized and comprehensive care for infants, toddlers and adolescents with a focus on prevention and education in a fun and entertaining manner.

We encourage regular visits to monitor your child's dental development and to educate you and your child about preventative care. Focusing on a proactive approach to dental care during your little one's growth and development years assures a healthy smile into adulthood.

Our Grove Dental pediatric specialists recommend your child see a dentist by his or her first birthday. We would love to meet you and your child, and look forward to welcoming you to Grove Dental!

Welcome to our Blog! Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Wheaton or Lombard, we're excited you're here! We believe that communication is the key to building strong dentist-patient relationships, and we look forward to sharing, engaging and helping you get to know our practice a little better with each and every post.

Not Your Average Dental Practice
Grove Dental is a full-service dental practice, offering an array of dental services and solutions, state-of-the-art technologies, and the expertise of our experienced general and specialized dental professionals. Who we are and what we can provide is an integral part of our practice's mission, and our group strives to consistently exceed our patients' expectations for what a positive dental experience should be at each visit.

4 Core Values
Our practice philosophy is based on four values: quality, specialties, convenience, and pampered patients. These are the four core values that guide our team of dental providers so that we can enhance the experience for every patient we serve.

Quality - At Grove Dental, quality, comprehensive and affordable dental care is our standard. We are a group of 30 dentists with over hundreds of years of experience performing quality dentistry for patients in DuPage and Will County. Patients at Grove don't just have one expert; they have a whole team of experts that are committed to delivering quality and gentle dental care.

Specialties -The dental specialists at Grove offer decades of combined expertise and advanced training in their specialized fields. Working together as a team to provide a level of patient care and treatment that is unparalleled to other conventional dental practices, Grove offers experience in every area of dentistry, including:

• General Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Periodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery

Convenience - At Grove Dental, we recognize our patients lead busy lives, so we make visiting the dentist easy. We have four convenient offices located in Wheaton, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove and Lombard-open six days a week including Saturdays, extended evening hours and the ability to make simultaneous appointments. We put all family members on one account. We accept all traditional dental insurance plans and participate in many PPO type plans. And as courtesy and convenience, we also file all insurance claims and offer many financial arrangements.

Pampered Patients - Your experience at Grove is our top priority and number one concern. From the minute you walk in the door, you will notice a difference at Grove Dental. We care about you, your family, your friends and your colleagues; we consider you an extension of our family. Whether you are visiting our Downers Grove, Bolingbrook, Lombard or Wheaton office, each patient is treated as an individual. We listen to your concerns and work with you to create a comprehensive dental health plan that is consistent with your goals and values.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as an essential part of your healthy lifestyle. Check back for regular posts, and feel free to comment! We value your feedback and would love to hear from you.

"Being part of a large, multi-specialty practice is exciting because of the many benefits it offers patients. As a general dentist, I oversee all of my patients' treatment, including services performed by any of Grove's many specialists."
- Dr. Timothy T. Moss, DMD

"Together, we will decide the best way to create the healthy, beautiful smile you've always wanted."- Dr. John C. Frenzel, DDS

Going to the dentist can produce anxiety. At Grove Dental, our goal is to take good care of you. If you're not comfortable, we're not satisfied.

If you're preparing for your first visit to Grove Dental, be assured that you will receive excellent dental care both now and in the future. We are dedicated oral health care professionals, providing generations of smiles, and our goal is to provide you with a unique dental experience that can only be found at Grove Dental.

A Step Above The Rest
Grove Dental can take care of your dental needs from birth through your senior years. Focusing on continual communication and consultation, we strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with every patient we serve.

Here are just a few of the many qualities that set us apart:

• 4 convenient locations throughout DuPage County: Bolingbrook, Lombard, Downers Grove, Wheaton
• Full practice of 30+ dentists
• Serving the community for over 40 years- and counting
• General and cosmetic dental care and all dental specialties including pediatric, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and oral surgery
• Extended hours (Saturdays and evenings)
• Simultaneous appointments

Helpful Tips for First-Time Patients
Check out our website for valuable practice information, including dentist bios, patient testimonials, list of services, patient education resources, our informative E-Newsletter and directions to our four convenient office locations. We want your first visit to be more about getting to know you and less about paperwork, so we recommend printing the new patient forms and completing them in advance.

When you come in for your first appointment, take advantage of our $49 New Patient Special. This includes a regular professional cleaning, general and cosmetic exams and an oral cancer screening.

Haven't made an appointment yet? You can conveniently do so by requesting an appointment online via our practice website. Just indicate your preferred time, day and location-Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard or Wheaton- and we'll call to confirm your appointment.

We look forward to getting to know you and helping you and your family achieve your best dental health for years to come.