We are determined to provide our patients with the highest quality care.
We are dedicated to offering the best in customer service and satisfaction.
We are committed to equipping our practice with state-of-the-art dental technology.
Welcome to Vernon Dental Care. We are a complete family dental practice located in Vernon Hills IL. We provide the best possible care for our patients, in an efficient and comfortable manner. Our office has everything you need for the dental care that will keep you healthy and looking great. From routine cleanings and examinations to smile makeovers and teeth restoration, our highly trained doctors and staff are committed to consistently delivering high quality dental care.
We at Vernon Dental Care, truly believe in teamwork. We want to include our patients in every aspect of their care. You can expect us to listen to your concerns, educate you in dental health, and recommend treatment that we would recommend for ourselves. We strive hard to make your dental visit with us as enjoyable as possible.
Preventative or routine care offered every six months is the key to a lifetime of dental health.
Preventative or routine care offered every six months is the key to a lifetime of dental health.
Preventative dental care is a series of steps to ensure that dentistry can remain as conservative as possible on adults and children alike.
Early detection is the only way to keep your dental history pristine. Every six months and occasionally more often, we need to see you! Dental radiographs, routine cleanings, periodic exams, oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, and sealants are some of our most common preventative procedures.
Cosmetic dentistry involves processes that are intended to improve the appearance of your smile.
Cosmetic dentistry involves processes that are intended to improve the appearance of your smile.
At Dental Associates of South Ridge, we carefully consider your physical features and all dimensions of your teeth, gum tissue and lips when planning for and performing cosmetic dentistry. It's important to remember that cosmetic dentistry procedures require you to maintain consistent and effective oral hygiene over time. In other words, it should be considered an investment in your appearance to which you must be committed to maintaining over the long term. Some cosmetic dentistry procedures can be implemented quickly and simply, but others involve comprehensive treatment plans.
The process of repairing broken and discolored teeth to correct their appearance.
Involves bleaching your stained teeth, thereby improving your smile. After the procedure, constant oral hygiene is required to maintain the effect of the whitening process.
composite laminates that are used to improve the appearance of teeth by repairing chips and cracks. They can also be used to treat extreme tooth discoloration and to fill gaps in your teeth.
Crowns: caps or coverings that dentists place on teeth that are discolored, cracked, broken, heavily filled or have lost fillings.
Crowns: caps or coverings that dentists place on teeth that are discolored, cracked, broken, heavily filled or have lost fillings.
Bridges: are the ceramic structures that are used to fill gaps that result when teeth are missing or have been extracted.
At Dental Associates of South Ridge, we provide different types of dental crown and bridge, and we will suggest the best one for you based on its location and surrounding structures. Crown and Bridges may be composed of porcelain/ceramic material, resin or even gold. We use modern technologies and our expertise to make sure that each crown matches the shape and color of the existing and surrounding teeth. We are careful to prepare and impress your tooth to create and deliver the most accurate crown for you.
A root canal is a treatment during which an infection in the root of a tooth is removed and then the root canal is carefully clean to avoid further complications.
A root canal is a treatment during which an infection in the root of a tooth is removed and then the root canal is carefully clean to avoid further complications.
When there is a decay of or injury to the blood/nerve supply of a tooth, a root canal is required in order to stop any infection that may be present from spreading. The root canal is a routine dental procedure and one we rely on to save a tooth. The treatment plan ideally includes one or two office visits. So, if you think you may be in need of a root canal, come into our office as soon as possible for expert care and to avoid the unsightly results of an untreated infection.
A dental extraction is the removal of a non restorable, infected, and/or diseased tooth.
A dental extraction is the removal of a non restorable, infected, and/or diseased tooth.
We will always explore every possible option to save your tooth, but there are times that keeping your tooth is not possible. In fact, leaving a damaged tooth in your mouth could harm the health of surrounding teeth, bones, and gums. We handle most dental extractions in-house.
The thought of an extraction can be daunting, but with profound anesthesia (using local anesthetics and nitrous oxide gas) and our expertise, the procedure will be over before you even notice!
Toothache, tooth loss, swelling, broken prosthetic and a lost filling are examples of dental emergencies that can occur.
Toothache, tooth loss, swelling, broken prosthetic and a lost filling are examples of dental emergencies that can occur.
We set aside time in our daily schedule to help you deal with unexpected problems like these. Timely dental check-ups are the best way to avoid dental emergencies. But, sometimes, despite our best efforts to take precautions, dental emergencies still occur. Below are descriptions of common dental emergencies for which immediate care is needed.
If you have a toothache, seek emergency dental care right away. You can ease the pain by rinsing the mouth with warm water. This should help relieve the pain until you reach us.
The loss of a permanent tooth is a condition that requires immediate attention from a qualified dental professional. The chances of placing the tooth back are good if it is replaced within 30 minutes. If you have lost a permanent tooth, then come to our office immediately for care.
Swelling is a definite sign of trouble and should be considered a dental emergency. Immediate attention from a qualified dental professional is needed to determine what the problem is and to prevent complications, such as fever and trouble swallowing. Possible reasons for swelling could be an injury, an infection or a cyst.
If you have lost a filling, preventing harmful bacteria from accumulating in the gap is vital. Come to see us in the office as soon as possible to have the filling replaced.
The first line of defense for decaying teeth, or for a tooth that has been damaged, is what’s known as a dental filling.
The first line of defense for decaying teeth, or for a tooth that has been damaged, is what’s known as a dental filling.
A local anesthetic is used to numb the area, helping to mask any pain that could be felt when the dentist begins to remove decayed, or structurally unsound portions, of a natural tooth.
There are many materials that can be used to fill a tooth. Most baby boomers still have silver, and gold, fillings; and although those two materials can still be used, our office tends to steer our patients towards composite resin fillings. This material can be matched to the shade of your teeth, and provides the most natural look possible.
Once the tooth is prepared, and the chosen material is in place, in order to achieve the final restoration, the next step is to shape the material to the area, allow it to cure, harden, and finally set. Fillings, like any other treatment, ranges in price for a whole host of factors, several of them include, but are not limited to, how much decay there already is, how many areas of the tooth must be filled, and how long the actual appointment will run.
Dental bonding, for all intents and purposes, follows the same pattern as a dental filling. Specific material is chosen to fill in, build up, or otherwise repair a natural tooth. The major difference between the two is that a filling works on functionality, and helps to prolong the life of the tooth. Bonding helps with functionality, helps to prolong the life of the tooth, and delivers a cosmetic element, by improving the appearance. Bonding uses material to shape a tooth, change it’s color, or enhances other aesthetic aspects of the tooth.
Again, the material we steer most of our patient toward is composite resin. Interestingly enough, unlike a filling, with bonding, anesthesia is not always required. If you need a cosmetic enhancement to a tooth, or teeth, bonding is always the most economical choice you want to consider.
Dental technology has improved the way dentists practice their craft. Thanks to science, modern techniques allow patients to receive dental treatment without the pain and time associated with old-fashioned dentistry.
Dental technology has improved the way dentists practice their craft. Thanks to science, modern techniques allow patients to receive dental treatment without the pain and time associated with old-fashioned dentistry. Dental technology is even being developed to make dental X-rays safer and more convenient.
While dental X-rays emit low amounts of radiation and every precaution is taken to protect patients from exposure, some dental patients may still put off dental X-rays for safety reasons. Dental X-rays bring up other issues for patients, including the wait time for film to be developed and environmental concerns. Dentists are addressing these issues with digital radiography, a high-tech replacement for traditional dental X-rays.
The physical process for digital radiography is actually similar to traditional dental X-rays that use film: With digital radiography, your dentist inserts a sensor into your mouth to capture images of your teeth -- but that's where the similarities between conventional and digital dental X-rays end. Although it resembles the film used for bitewings and other X-rays, the digital sensor is electronic and connected to a computer. Once the X-ray is taken, the image is projected on a screen for your dentist to view.
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Today, lasers are approved for safety by the Food and Drug Administration, and they have become much more prevalent and standard in dental offices across the country.
For nearly two decades, lasers have been used for restorative and cosmetic purposes in dentistry. Today, lasers are approved for safety by the Food and Drug Administration, and they have become much more prevalent and standard in dental offices across the country. Lasers work by delivering energy in the form of light. This energy can be used to achieve accuracy and precision when shaping the gums, biopsying oral tissues, removing tooth decay, and killing bacteria during a root canal. Lasers care even being used for elective procedures, such as to expedite in-office tooth whitening.
A dental implant is a surgically applied component that is placed in the bone. It serves to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, or denture. These dental prosthesis replace missing teeth.
Dental implants are the premier solution for missing teeth,allowing patients complete freedom to eat what they’d like, speak with confidence, and never worry about denture slippage or pinching. The procedure involves the surgical placement of Titanium screws to replace the tooth’s root and a porcelain crown to replace the chewing surface of the tooth.
As the name implies, full mouth reconstruction refers to rebuilding and/or replacing all of the teeth in a patient’s mouth. Full mouth reconstructions combine esthetics with the science of restorative dentistry to improve the health, function, and beauty of the mouth.
There are a number of people who have dental problems throughout their mouths that must be treated comprehensively with a vision of a final result that improves both function and esthetics. These patients may exhibit multiple missing teeth, numerous teeth with large fillings that are failing or exhibiting decay, cracked or broken teeth, or badly worn teeth due to bruxism (teeth grinding) or other habits.
The treatments can include cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental extraction, fillings, bondings, implant restorations and/or dentures that will essentially provide not only a "smile makeover", but improved chewing efficiency for the patient. In some patients, other specialties will orthodontics may also be employed to facilitate the best possible outcome.
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available - complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.
Complete dentures can be either "conventional" or "immediate." Made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about eight to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.
A removable partial denture usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink or gum-colored plastic base, which is sometimes connected by metal framework that holds the denture in place in the mouth. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A precision partial denture is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns. This is a more natural-looking appliance.
Clear aligners are an effective alternative to traditional braces, because they use a system of clear, removable trays used to straighten teeth.
Clear aligners are an effective alternative to traditional braces, because they use a system of clear, removable trays used to straighten teeth. Each aligner is custom-made to fit over your teeth and is designed to gradually move teeth into their proper position. Using clear aligners for orthodontic treatment is not for everyone. The best way to find out if clear aligners are the right option for you is to schedule a consultation with us.
Dr. Priya Boinpally, DDS
Dr. Boinpally is a long term and active member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at The Ohio State University. She practices dentistry in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago and loves providing gentle, highly professional, superior dental care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Boinpally always strives to stay current in her field and keep pace with the latest improvements in dental technology and techniques. She regularly attends continuing education courses around the country so that she can offer her patients the highest-quality and most up to date care at all times. Dr. Boinpally holds advanced certifications in the area of laser dentistry from World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) and particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. She encourages all her patients to view dentistry as a vital part of total body health and wellness by bridging medicine and dentistry in her practice. Dr. Boinpally is fluent in Spanish, Telugu, and Hindi. In her spare time, Dr. Boinpally enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her loving husband, son, and daughter.
Dr. Shukla completed her undergraduate education at New York University and Doctor of Dental Medicine at Boston University. After finishing dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. After completing residency, she practiced dentistry in Massachusetts for a few years until she moved to Illinois. With quality dental care as a top priority, she creates personalized treatment plans to give patients a healthy and long lasting smile.
Dr. Shukla understands that patients can be nervous with dental treatment so she treats all her patients as if they were members of my family. In her spare time, Dr. Shukla enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, hiking, and spending time with her husband and son.
Dr. Tkach is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Tkach has 20 years of experience in private dental practice before joining Umbrella Dental Partners.
Dr. Tkach is very enthusiastic about performing all phases of General Dentistry, including Esthetic Restorations, Fixed Prosthodontics, and Removable Prosthodontics. She enjoys treating both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Tkach is a proud mother of twin sons who are currently undergraduate students. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her sons, traveling, watching movies, and attending concerts and comedy shows.
Heather manages and oversees our day to day office operations. She brings over 18 years of experience in patient care, clinical management, and insurance knowledge. Heather strives to work with patients to ease their fear, understand their dental care needs, and help them to better understand their insurance benefits and how to use them. Heather looks forward to getting to know each patient on an individual basis and is always interested in working to help provide the best experience possible for patients that come through the door. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and spending time with her husband and her two children and her grandson.
ʽʽMy husband and I were very very pleased with the positive atmosphere and vibes in this place! The staff members are amazing! They helped us schedule appointments fairly soon and they called to let us know that they had open availability on the day that we had originally requested. We received great information and the dentist, Dr. Boinpally made it very easy to ask questions and feel comfortable overall. My husband and I are very happy to have found a place where we not only get serviced but most importantly we get informed about our dental health! Keep up the great work ladies!ʼʼ
ʽʽWow... What a fantastic experience. Dr.Boinpally and her staff were are the definition of professionalism. I didn't have an appointment but they accept same day emergencies and made me feel like I was their patient for years. The location is phenomenal as well. I have found my dentist in Vernon Dental Care and would recommend them to ANYONE looking for one!ʼʼ
ʽʽDr. Priya Boinpally is an amazing dentist. She is great with kids and adults alike. I took my kids to see her and they are no longer afraid to go to the dentist. She has been very kind to them and they trust her. She has excellent manners and makes you feel comfortable. She is always willing to explain procedures and has your best interests at heart. The staff is also very helpful and kind. I truly recommend her if you are looking for a new dentist.ʼʼ
125 E Town Line Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
