Michael Papendick, D.D.S.
Service Areas:
Waukegan -
Zion -
Winthrop Harbor -
Wadsworth -
Gurnee
Philosophy:
"I am proud to have served patients in our community for over 20 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to offer you and your family the high level of care you're looking for.
My staff and I will give you a warm welcome along with our ongoing commitment to your dental health."
Gurnee's First Choice for Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is one of the most dangerous, yet sometimes hard to detect, dental issues facing dental patients in Gurnee. Bad breath can be masked with mouthwash and mints. Crooked teeth can be fixed with braces. Missing teeth can be disguised with dentures. But these are all solutions to problems that could have been dealt with earlier if the dangers of gum disease were better known. But to know the dangers, the warning signs and risks of gum disease must be fully understood.
Not many people in the Gurnee area know about the warning signs of periodontal (gum) disease Do you? If you find that you are fighting a losing battle with halitosis (bad breath), then you may have the beginning stages of gum disease. If your gums bleed easily during brushing or eating, you may be a victim of this powerful demon. If your gums are swollen or tender, you can bet the first stages of gum disease have set up shop in your smile. Or maybe you are suffering from a case of retreating gums.
All these signs can be indications that you are not doing everything in your power to prevent gum disease and you should contact Dr. Michael Papendick today.
So what are you waiting for? For an initial gum disease consultation, call Dr. Michael Papendick at Waukegan Family Dental .
There are also risk factors that are not so much under your control: diabetes, some necessary medications for other health issues and crooked teeth can also lead to periodontal disease. That is where regular visits to the Gurnee office of Dr. Papendick can take up the slack. At the very least, twice-yearly visits to the dentist should be on your schedule. But if you suffer from any of the risk factors, whether the factors are under your control or not, you might want to step up your visits to your dentist. Dr. Papendick would be happy to be that dentist.
Credentials:
- Internet Dental Alliance Member
- MasterPlan Alliance Member
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
Benefits:
- Your comfort is our first concern
- Non-surgical treatment for bleeding gums
- Quality, individualized care
- Highest infection control standards
- General dentistry for all ages
- Drill-free, needle-free cavity repair
- Insurance accepted and filed for you
- Natural-looking crowns and bridges
- Lots of ways to pay
- Mercury-free tooth-colored fillings
Special Offers:
No free cosmetic exam is offered.
Financial Arrangements:
Insurance Assistance
Our practice accepts most dental insurance programs used by major employers in our area.
Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (847) 336-7800 to review your concerns.
Financial Assistance
Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment.
Our goal is not to let expense prevent you from benefiting from the quality of care you desire and need. To facilitate this goal, we have developed the following financial options:
1. Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Med Direct are all accepted in our office.
2. Extended interest free payments for as little as $50 a month for up to one year are available based on applicant's credit approval.
3. If you would like to review these financial arrangement options with one of our team members in advance of treatment, please call Waukegan Family Dental Center.
Office Hours:
| Mon. |
9:00 - 6:00 |
| Tue. |
9:00 - 7:00 |
| Wed. |
9:00 - 3:00 |
| Thu. |
7:00 - 6:00 |
| Fri. |
9:00 - 12:00 |
| Sat. |
Closed |
| Sun. |
Closed |
Location:
Waukegan Family Dental Center is located two blocks north of Route 120 and Belvidere Road.
The doctors at Waukegan Family Dental are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists.
Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics,
endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational
training to advertise this service.