Dr. Helene M Dolce, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1548375710
About This Provider
Dr. Helene Dolce is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Libertyville, Illinois. She specializes in complex surgical extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth positioned near nerves and cases involving unusual anatomical challenges. Where other surgeons recommend staging these procedures across multiple appointments, Dr. Dolce routinely completes them in a single session. Patients rate her 4.9 out of 5 stars across more than 200 reviews, consistently noting her precise technique and minimal post-operative discomfort. She takes a conservative approach to medication, incorporating natural and homeopathic methods to reduce swelling and pain after surgery. Before any procedure, she contacts insurance carriers directly to pre-determine out-of-pocket costs, so patients arrive knowing what to expect financially. Her communication approach is thorough: she explains each step before and after surgery in plain terms and provides weekly follow-up care until patients reach full comfort. For patients facing anatomically difficult extractions, her ability to resolve complex cases efficiently in a single visit reduces both recovery time and pre-procedural anxiety.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/20/2006
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