Joliet Dentists - Dr. Michael Lee & Dr. Paul Vercellotti - Family Oral Care

In a proud, blue collar town like Joliet, Illinois, stability and longevity are qualities that help pave the way to success. Dr. Michael Lee and Dr. Paul Vercellotti believe combining these values with a professional, conservative approach to dentistry is what sets their practice apart. At Lee & Vercellotti DDS, many of our dedicated team members have worked here for decades. This promotes consistency in our patient care with the comfort of a friendly face at each visit.

Our practice provides comprehensive and quality dental care in Joliet, supporting you and your family’s oral health, whether you live locally or in the surrounding communities of Plainfield, Shorewood or New Lenox. In fact we have longtime patients from throughout Will County.

A Full Suite of Services

Our Joliet team values our patient’s time. Your initial visit includes a thorough cleaning, necessary x-rays, and an exam so your time is used as efficiently as possible. Dr Lee and Dr Vercellotti use their extensive education and training to determine what procedures are truly essential in maintaining or restoring your oral health. Our motto is gentle, kind, and thorough. Our goal is to provide conservative and efficient treatment that makes the most of your time and budget.

In addition to routine care, we are fully capable of providing a variety of specialized services, including:

• Composite Fillings
• Porcelain Crowns, Bridges, or Dentures
• Extractions
• Dental Implants
• Root Canal Therapy
• Periodontal Care (Root Planing and Scaling)
• Oral Cancer Screenings

We also offer cosmetic services, such as porcelain veneers and professional grade teeth whitening. If you come to us with a more complex issue, we work with a network of trusted local specialists. Our referral will ensure that you receive the same thorough and gentle treatment that our practice advocates.

A Family-Friendly, Open Atmosphere

We pride ourselves in providing a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Our office has the convenience of ample parking, a handicap accessible one level building with automatic doors, and a comfortable open office design to make you feel at home.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you are looking for comprehensive dental care in Joliet, call Lee & Vercellotti DDS today to set up an appointment! We are located right off Main Street, just two blocks north of Jefferson Street (Route 52), making our office easy to find. It’s the only building with a parking lot right in front!

Exceptional dentistry,
extraordinary services.

Gum Recession Restorations TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)Dental Implants Periodontal Disease Simple Tooth Extractions Endodontics Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing Cosmetic Dentistry Gum Grafting

Gingival recession (receding gums) refers to the progressive loss of gum tissue, which can eventually result in tooth root exposure if left untreated. Gum recession is most common in adults over the age of 40, but the process can begin in the teenage years. Gum recession can be difficult to self-diagnose in its earlier stages because the changes often occur asymptomatically and gradually. Regular dental check ups will help to prevent gum recession and assess risk factors. The following symptoms may be indicative of gum recession: ...

It’s great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness. However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health. Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function. Should your teeth ever require a restorative treatment, you can rest assured knowing we will always...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (TMJ) is a common condition affecting a wide variety of people. TMJ is characterized by severe headaches, jaw pain of varying degrees, grinding teeth, and an intermittent ringing in the ears. The vast majority of TMJ sufferers are unaware that the root cause of these problems is something that a dentist can effectively treat. The symptoms of TMJ are debilitating and can greatly interfere with every day life. The comfort and general well being of the patient is at the heart of the dental practice,...

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist - a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental implants...

The word periodontal means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums. Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it! Most people are not aware of it because the disease is usually painless in...

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