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Pekin is not short on good dentists. Practices like Danner Family Dentistry and Jennings Family Dentistry have been treating families here since the 1970s, and there are several skilled restorative dentists in town. So when someone from Pekin drives up to Peoria to see us instead, it’s usually for one specific reason: they want a fee-for-service practice, and most options in Pekin are built around insurance networks.
Pine Glen Dental Group is located at 838 W Glen Ave on Peoria’s northwest side, about 11 to 13 miles from Pekin. The drive typically takes 20 to 22 minutes, whether you take IL-29 north along the river or cut across on US-150 through Creve Coeur. It’s the longest drive of the communities we serve, so it’s worth planning around before you book. You can find directions, hours, and office details on our office page.
Most Pekin practices participate in insurance networks, which means a third party has a say in what gets recommended and what it costs. We don’t participate in any networks. Practically, that changes the conversation: before treatment starts, we tell you what the work costs, give you a real-time estimate of what your insurance is likely to reimburse, and you pay your estimated portion at the visit. We submit the claim to your carrier as a courtesy. Because insurance estimates are estimates, any remaining balance is yours once the claim processes.
Some patients read that and decide their in-network Pekin dentist makes more financial sense, which is a completely reasonable conclusion. Others would rather pay directly and have the treatment plan come from the dentist rather than the plan. We’d rather you understand the difference upfront than find out after the fact. Our payment policy page covers this in more detail.
On the day of your visit, we accept the following payment types:
Cash
Personal check
Major credit cards
For larger treatment plans, a payment arrangement may be available so the cost can be spread out rather than paid in a single visit. Ask our team about options that fit your plan when you come in for a consultation.
Like several Pekin practices, we restore implants rather than place them surgically. Placement goes to a partner oral surgeon, and root canals go to an endodontist. We coordinate those referrals and complete the restoration afterward.
To help you decide before you call, sedation dentistry and Invisalign are not services we currently offer. If either one is central to what you’re looking for, it’s worth knowing that upfront so you can weigh it against what matters most to you in a Pekin-area dentist.
Dr. Lori Rice and Dr. Jacey Thelen run the practice together. Pine Glen Dental Group has been part of the greater Peoria area for more than two decades, holds a BBB A+ rating and a 4.7-star Google rating, and has been a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite every year from 2018 through 2024. If you’re weighing a Pekin option against making the drive, call us and we’ll give you a straight answer about whether we’re the right fit. New to the practice? Our new patient page walks through what to expect at your first visit, and you can read more about Dr. Rice on her bio page.
Usually one reason: we’re fee-for-service and most Pekin practices are in-network. If your priority is using in-network insurance benefits, a Pekin dentist likely makes more sense. If you’d rather pay directly and have the treatment plan come from the dentist instead of an insurance plan, that’s what brings Pekin patients to us.
About 11 to 13 miles, or roughly 20 to 22 minutes. You can take IL-29 north along the river or cut across on US-150 through Creve Coeur. It’s the longest drive of the communities we serve, so it’s worth knowing before you book.
Yes. Implant restoration is a core part of what we do. If an oral surgeon in the Pekin or Peoria area placed your implant, we can design and fit the crown, bridge, or denture that attaches to it once you’ve healed.
No, sedation dentistry and Invisalign are not services we currently offer. If either one is a priority for your care, it may be worth checking with a Pekin-area practice that offers them before scheduling with us.
We accept cash, personal checks, and major credit cards. We also submit claims to your insurance carrier as a courtesy even though we don’t participate in any networks, so you can pursue any out-of-network reimbursement your plan allows.
In many cases, yes. Having insurance doesn’t prevent you from seeing an out-of-network, fee-for-service dentist, though your plan may reimburse a smaller portion of the cost than an in-network visit would. We can give you an estimate of your likely out-of-pocket cost before any treatment begins.
A payment arrangement may be available for larger treatment plans so the cost can be spread out over more than one visit. Ask our team about what’s available for your specific treatment plan during your consultation.
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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.