Even though Dr. Wegner provides the utmost in personalized comfortable treatment, we realize that everyone prefers to see the hygienist and stay out of Dr. Wegners treatment operatory. Key reasons for this are:1. Dental treatment is more invasive than preventive hygiene care.2. Dental treatment more expensive than preventive hygiene care.3. Dental treatment is usually tied to greater apprehension than hygiene care.
So our approach is to help everyone reach and sustain a level of health that is consistent with ahygiene only maintenance program. Please know thatwe are very successful at achieving this goal with our patients.
We have created systems toachieve this goalwith our patients which include:1. Increasingawareness by communicatingHealthy Mouth Baseline parameters to strive for as goals.2. Building education into thatinitial awareness so that our patients can make good health decisions in concert withguidance from our team.3. Providingongoing support to assist with lifestyle changes that lead to long-term health and wellness.
1. Patients lose track of time with reference to their optimalpreventive, professional health care intervals.2. Many circumstances arise in todays busy lifestyles that interfere with preventive professional care and preventive home care habits.3. Thediversion away from effective preventive home care habits is a verysignificant reason for maintaining preventive professional care intervals.4. Once the regular professional cycle is disrupted it is much harder to regain the health momentum for effectivepreventive home care habitsand professional care intervals.5. This causes the risk of disease to increasewhich increased the riskfortreatment and consequent costs to increase. With these risk factors comesthe natural avoidance behaviors of going to the dentist due to concerns related tocost and treatment apprehension.
We realize the importance of building great lifetime dental health habits at a young age. It starts with our child patients enjoying their visits to our office and wanting to come to see us. We also have very unique programs for our kids to motivate great smiles. Ask any of our staff about how your child can win Patient of the Month and Outstanding Checkup awards in our office.
Dr. Wegner believes that making your smile healthy and looking great will go a long way in improving your quality of life. We offer the most current technologies in cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile that you will be proud to show. A beautiful smile builds confidence; and healthy teeth and gums improve your overall health. It is our goal to be your partner in achieving both!
We often hear about Family Dentistry, but some of us dont even know what makes it different. Its quite similar to general dentistry. Basically, children require dental care more than adults. Thus, skilled family dentists are helpful to take care of their oral health over time. Family dentistry is primarily concerned with the oral health and hygiene of our teeth as we mature. It sounds the same as general dentistry. However, it focuses on childrens oral care of all ages. In a nutshell, some of the services offered including fluoride treatments, gum disease treatments, filling, regular cleaning, and orthodontics.
Family dentists are able to understand how kids teeth develop and change with age. Plus, they also can recognize kids psychology. They understand how children are afraid of visiting dentist. For this reason, they have a better approach with kids. The purpose is to make the children accustomed with better oral hygiene habits. There are many reasons why we also need family dentistry.
What should we look for when looking for the right family dentist? First of all, we need to check their experience. Not all family dentists are reliable. We need to check their credentials beforehand. Usually, their information is available on their official page on their website. Checking reviews and asking for recommendations are often needed. Finding a reliable family dentist takes time, especially for those who havent found any references yet. We need to be patient and cautious about the available options.
One more thing, we must choose a Family Dentist whom we feel comfortable dealing with. Its an important matter and we shouldnt overlook it. If such expert is friendly, we are able to ask questions and tell concerns without worries. Another thing to consider is financing. We need to ask thoroughly about the available payment plans. Family dentistry services that are covered by insurance will give advantages for sure. We need to check it beforehand, though.
My ultimate goal as a dentist is to facilitate the lifelong health and wellness of patients and families in my practice. I believe health is our greatest asset but it is easy for our health to slowly diminish while we focus on so many other priorities. Dental health is built on the right balance of preventive lifestyle habits along with regular professional care. Overall health and wellness is built on the same principles. My practice philosophy is built on patient awareness, education and support with my hygienists acting as coaches guiding our patients toward better health.
It is universal for people to associate stress and fear with their dental visits. These feelings interfere with pursuing and attaining good health. Therefore, I was compelled to develop comfort based methods to help my patients relax when they come to their cleaning and treatment visits. One method I use is the technique I developed to give shots without any discomfort. Now, most of my patients never feel the shot. Most young children have no idea they have even received a shot, and adults have commented to me AFTER I have given the anesthetic, When am I going to get the shot? Utilizing these systems, I can help my patients feel less anxiety about their visits to our office and thus enjoy the economic and lifestyle benefits of maintaining good dental health. These comfort based methods work particularly well with children as they set the stage for a lifetime of enjoying going to the dentist. My entire staff is very patient and considerate when caring for children we all truly enjoy the energy children bring into the office.
This office is the most kid-friendly office I have ever worked in by far. Dr. Wegner, as a boss has shown me a very high standard of his personal ethics, not only with his employeesbut with his patients too. His care for humanity is seen with each interaction.
Im Lily and I grew up in a neighborhood on the Northwest side of the city, Ukrainian Village. I always saw myself helping others in one form or another. I was part of the Noble family for 8 years serving as student advisor to high school students and administrator to staff and parents. I learned a lot and had wonderful experiences as many good changes came for me. I was very fortunate to come across a great opportunity to grow and join Town & Country Dental Care in January 2018. I love that Im able to bring my social skills into a new setting and strive for success as your Patient Coordinator. When Im not greeting you at the front desk or on the phone Im either spoiling my dog Ghost or tasting my way through Chicagos hip food scene as a self-proclaimed foodie!
My name is Tracy. I was born and raised in Chicago! I was a medical assistant before discovering my love of dentistry. Four years ago I was given the opportunity of training as a dental assistant. Im very glad I took advantage of the opportunity to become a dental assistant because I truly love what I do every day. Ive been Dr. Wegners assistant at Town & Country Dental Care since the fall of 2017. We all work as a team to ensure our patients feel welcomed and comfortable at every visit. Im always eager to get to know my patients and their comfort preferences whether its a pillow, lip balm or a movie you would like to watch, Ill be sure to help with it! I have three beautiful children that keep me busy outside of the office. My two young daughters enjoy gymnastics and arts & crafts, while my son keeps busy practicing and playing football. The whole family loves to cheer him on! I look forward to getting to know you at your next visit to our office.
I graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a bachelor of science in dental hygiene. I went on to obtain an associates of applied science degree from Kennedy King College here in Chicago. I am dedicated and energetic in providing dental treatments focused on patient comfort, proper oral hygiene and preventive care management. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and playing with my grandson. I speak English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
I graduated from Kennedy King College with an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in Dental Hygiene. Prior to my dental hygiene career, I was a Quality of Life Coordinator for 14 years at LakeShore Healthcare and Rehab Center. My main passion in dentistry is partnering with my patients to improve their oral health. I strive to be receptive to my patients level of comfort and I feel its important to tailor my care to suit each patients needs. When I am not seeing patients, I enjoy reading. Its a passion and I am an advocate for literacy. I also enjoy travels to see my family living in Kenya and Scandinavia.
Our office is located in Oak Park, IL, and we have been providing dentistry services for more a decade and have a long list of happy and satisfied clients. Convenience and comfort are the two hallmarks of our office. We have a state-of-the-art facility to ensure the highest quality dental care and a Childrens Play Area to help your childenjoy their visit.
