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Ask around Morton about a dentist and you’ll get a name pretty fast, usually followed by a story about how long someone’s family has gone there. That’s how word-of-mouth works in the Pumpkin Capital of the World: Morton runs on reputation more than it runs on advertising. Pine Glen Dental Group has built that kind of reputation across the greater Peoria area for more than two decades, and it’s why a steady number of Morton families make the drive to see Dr. Lori Rice and Dr. Jacey Thelen instead of one of the several family dental offices already in town.
We’re at 838 W Glen Ave in Peoria, about 10 miles and a 15 to 18 minute drive from most of Morton via I-74 west. It’s a straightforward trip most Morton residents already make regularly for work, shopping, or Peoria’s hospital system, so it rarely feels like “going out of town” for a dental appointment.
Our office is located at 838 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, and you can reach our team by phone at (309) 691-1990. We’re open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed Friday and Saturday, so most Morton patients plan their visit around a weekday appointment.
Morton already has a handful of solid, independently owned family dental practices, and most of them describe themselves the same way: friendly, personalized, family-focused. We are too, and our general dentistry services cover the everyday care that keeps a smile healthy, including routine exams, cleanings, and digital X-rays. What draws many Morton patients to us specifically, though, is restorative dentistry. Crowns, bridges, dentures, fillings, and implant restorations are the core of what we do every day, not a side offering next to whitening and veneers. If you’re at the point in life where you’re dealing with more than routine cleanings, that focus tends to matter.
We’re also a fee-for-service practice, which is worth explaining plainly since it’s different from how most Morton offices operate. We don’t participate in dental insurance networks. Before any treatment, we give you a real-time estimate of what your insurance is expected to cover and what you’ll owe, you pay your estimated portion at the visit, and we submit the claim to your insurer as a courtesy. Because estimates are estimates, you’re responsible for anything left over once the claim processes. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and for bigger cases we can work out a payment arrangement for established patients.
If you’re considering a move from your current dentist, our new patient page walks through what to expect at your first visit, and our payment policy page explains fee-for-service billing in more detail.
Surgical implant placement and root canal treatment go to a partner oral surgeon and a trusted endodontist. We handle the restoration once their portion of the treatment wraps up, so you’re not left managing two disconnected providers on your own.
Morton families tend to stick with the same schools, the same church, the same coach for years, and we’ve found that the same instinct carries over to healthcare. As a two-doctor practice, you’ll see Dr. Rice or Dr. Thelen visit after visit rather than whichever associate happens to be working that day. Pine Glen Dental Group carries a BBB A+ rating, a 4.7-star Google rating, and has been named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite every year from 2018 through 2024, the kind of recognition that comes from patients actually recommending us to their neighbors, which in a town like Morton is the only recommendation that really counts.
Our office at 838 W Glen Ave in Peoria is about 10 miles from Morton, usually a 15 to 18 minute drive via I-74 west.
Most Morton patients who come to us have already tried one of the local family practices and want a fee-for-service option with a stronger restorative focus. Since Morton is only about 10 miles up I-74, the drive is short enough that it rarely factors into the decision once patients know what they’re getting.
Mostly word of mouth. Morton is a town where reputation travels fast, whether it’s at the Pumpkin Festival or just around the neighborhood, and most of our Morton patients came to us because a neighbor or family member already had.
Most Morton dental offices are general family practices. We’re a two-doctor practice with a specific focus on restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, dentures, and fillings, alongside general and cosmetic care, so patients who need more involved treatment get a practice that specializes in it rather than treats it as a side service.
Yes, we welcome new patients from Morton and the surrounding area. As a fee-for-service practice, we can typically schedule a new patient visit without needing to check network status first, and our team can walk you through billing before any treatment begins.
A first visit generally includes a review of your dental history, an exam, and any needed X-rays so we can build a full picture of your oral health. From there, we can go over a treatment plan and a real-time cost estimate before you leave, which many Morton patients find helpful for planning around the drive.
We see patients of many ages, including children from Morton. Family visits can often be scheduled together, and our team can help figure out timing that works for the whole household.
If you’re dealing with a dental emergency, call our office right away and we’ll do our best to get you in quickly. Depending on the situation, we may be able to offer guidance over the phone while you make the drive from Morton.
We offer both. General dentistry, including exams, cleanings, and X-rays, is part of our everyday care, and restorative dentistry, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and fillings, is where many Morton patients see us specifically for additional focus.
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Contacting Pine Glen Dental Group is easy! Our friendly staff is available to assist you with scheduling appointments, answering inquiries about treatment options, and addressing any concerns you may have. Whether you prefer to give us a call, send us an email, or fill out our convenient online contact form, we’re here to help. Don’t wait to take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams – reach out to us today and discover the difference personalized dental care can make.