Endodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with diseases of the dental pulp and its supporting structures. Endodontists are Dentists with special post-graduate training in this field and are experienced at finding the cause of oral and facial pain that has been difficult to diagnose. The most common endodontic procedure is root canal therapy. This procedure allows for the patient to preserve teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted due to trauma, disease or decay.
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, trauma to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
After a dentist finishes their dental degreethey must undergo 2-3 additional years of postgraduate training to become an endodontist. The American Dental Association (ADA) accredited programs are a minimum of two years in length.
Dr. Lee Ceresa is a native of Peru and a graduate of St. Bede Academy. He attended Creighton University, Omaha NE for both undergraduate studies and Dental School wherehe earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1991.Dr Ceresa spent 6 years active duty as a Naval Officer before completing his Endodontic Residency at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach CA.
Dr. Lee Ceresa, D.D.S.Dr. Ceresa is from Peru, IL and graduated from St. Bede Academy. He attended Creighton University in Omaha for both undergraduate studies and Dental School. Dr. Ceresa spent 6 years active duty as a Naval Officer before completing his Endodontic Residency at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach CA.
Bethany, Office CoordinatorBethany is from Peru and is a graduate of Premier Dental Technologies. She joined our office as a Dental Assistant in 2006. Bethany is married and has two daughters. Youcan find her enjoying her time off with family and friends.
Natalee, Dental AssistantNatalee is from Spring Valley and a graduate of Hall High School. She resides in Ottville with her husband Jeremy. Natalee joined us in 2014 after completing the Dental Assisting Program at Illinois Valley Community College. Natalee enjoys spoiling her nephews and spending her free time with friends and family.
Hannah, Dental AssistantHannah is a graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School and graduated from Illinois Valley Community College Dental Assisting Program. She joined our staff in 2020 as a Dental Assistant. Hannah spends her free time with friends and family and finding adventures with her dog Nova.