Dentistry Done Differently
Dental care when you need it
Hours, Fees, and an Approach Designed Around Real Life.
Open Evenings & Saturdays
Lower More Affordable Fees
Comfortable Low stress environment and care
We Focus On What You Need, Without Pressure
More Than Urgent Care
You may have found us because you have a problem that can't wait. But Dental Now Care provides much more than emergency treatment. We can treat the problem that brought you in and provide many of the same non-emergency services you'd expect from a traditional dental office. All in our uniquely affordable and caring way.
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Exams
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X-rays
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Root Canal Treatments
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Crowns
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Fillings
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Implant crowns
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Routine Extractions
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Select Partial Dentures
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Deep Cleanings
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Bonding of chipped teeth
We don't provide:
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Full dentures
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Denture or partial repairs
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Orthodontics (Braces)
Why We're Different
We're open when they're closed
We focus on what you want us to
Comfort
Affordable Fees
Monday - Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8am-2pm
Not here to "sell" dentistry. We take a planned approach and review options and your priorities
We understand fear and anxiety. We never shame or blame.
Our goal is reasonable straightforward fees. The same "In-Network" type of fees even for those paying cash.
We Treat Dental Pain
Quick relief and stabilization
Infections and Swelling
Assessment and medications. Extraction or root canal care when appropriate
Need Help Now?
Broken or Decayed Teeth
Gentle, conservative fixes
Temporary Comfort Care
Get comfortable fast while planning the next steps.
Cosmetic Emergencies
Chips, fractures, or lost fillings
Referral Coordination
We help connect you to the right dentist for follow-up
What to Expect
We keep it simple and comfortable from start to finish
Quickly evaluate your needs
Well get a thorough description from you about what is troubling you. Then we examine and evaluate the situation and inform you about what we find.
Clearly discuss your treatment options
Once we know what is causing your troubles, we will typically offer several available solutions for handling the issue.
Provide the treatment you desire in a comfortable and affordable way
Finally, after settling on your choice of care, we will provide either the full immediate care or provide a temporary solution until you can be treated in full.
One thing you won't experience here - Shame
We don't care what happened before, except when we need to know to help you.
We take your situation as is and only look forward to improving it.
Straightforward, Affordable Care
To us, affordable doesn't mean putting treatment on a payment plan. It means making the actual cost of care reasonable.
Here's how:
We are doing our best to create true affordability.
Diagnostic Credit
Spending on diagnosis can add significantly to the total cost of care.
At DNC, if you schedule your treatment within 7 days of first being seen, we credit every dollar you spend on diagnostics to your out-of-pocket treatment costs.
PPO Insurance Accepted
Wherever practical, we will work with your insurance collecting only the necessary deductible and co-pays.
Again, this minimizes the money you have to personally pay for your care.
Below Area Average Fees
Our small, completely renovated, practice was designed to keep costs low. This allows us to set fees below independently reported area averages.
Lower starting fees mean lower total cost to you!
We won't Nickle and Dime you
Too often the fee you're quoted isn't the full fee. There are extras added on.
When we give you our fee, it's all inclusive. We don't find every little additional fee to add in to boost the total.
Don't Lose Time at Work
When you have to take time off from work to get treatment, that's another cost to you.
Our after work and weekend hours allow you to avoid that indirect cost of getting care.
We don't demand huge upfront fees.
Too many times patients have told us about visiting a dentist to be told that thousands of dollars worth of care are required. And, "How would you like to pay for that?"
We believe in handling things in a planned step by step prioritized approach all with your input.
FAQ
What types of insurance do you take?
We can usually work with most PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations) insurance plans. As much as we'd like to, due to the poor design, we cannot accept HIP / Medicaid plans. We also cannot accept most Medicare plans and no HMOs either.
What does an initial visit cost?
While we don't have a "one-size-fits-all" fee, a typical emergency evaluation (Exam, X-Ray, with a minor treatment) often starts as low as $150. If we provide a more involved treatment such as removing a tooth or starting a root canal treatment, fees will vary. We discuss all fees upfront. Keep in mind, if you are paying an initial diagnostic visit out of your own pocket (no insurance), we credit the entire amount toward your treatment needs. This means you are effectively paying nothing for the initial visit.
Are there limitations on the credit given for the out-of-pocket costs for the initial diagnostic visit?
A couple of stipulations. First, it only applies to money you actually paid. Second, the credit is only available if treatment is scheduled within 7 days of your initial visit and the treatment is completed within 30 days.
Note: when someone cancels at the last minute or doesn't show up for an appointment, we lose the opportunity to see other patients. If that does occur, you will lose this credit.
Typical Hours
Hours may vary. Call to confirm we're available
Monday through Thursday
3pm to 8pm
Fridays and Saturdays
8am to 2pm
Holiday hours vary. Call to confirm availability
Sunday, Holiday, or Outside of Usual Hours Emergency? Select "New Patient Appointment" button to see if anything is available. If not and the need is significant, Text us to see if we might be able to see you.
(574)216-2030
Minimum fee is $250 for these visits
Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Dean Dietrich
A 1986 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and a proud Michigan State University Alum. Owns and also practices in the near south suburbs of Chicago.
Lives in South Bend with his wife Karin. Enjoys being a private pilot, reading, writing, research, playing with his granddaughter, and truly helping those who come to him for dental care.