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Summary: The page highlights A Lifetime of Smiles, a private dental practice led by Dr. Ed Monroe in LaSalle, Illinois, with a focus on gentle, patient-friendly care. While the site emphasizes a welcoming, fun atmosphere and child-friendly services, it lists the practice as operating 4 offices nationwide with headquarters in LaSalle. For a same-day denture option, the site does not specifically mention Streator, IL or same-day dentures; contact details (phone 815-223-6013, email smilemakers.alos@gmail.com) and the LaSalle office address are provided for direct inquiries. If you’re seeking same-day dentures in Streator, Illinois, consider calling the listed number to confirm availability or ask about nearby locations and immediate denture services.

Clinic Type

Dentistry

Address

2424 Chartres St, La Salle, Illinois 61301, US

Phone

+1-815-223-6013

Email

smilemakers.alos@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • dentures
  • same-day dentures
  • denture lab on-site
  • denture fittings
  • denture maintenance
  • denture repairs
  • denture consultations

Technology & Equipment

  • on-site dental lab
  • cutting edge technology

Team

  • Dr. Ed Monroe, DMD (implied) — Dentist/Founder

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

Do you offer same-day dentures?

Yes, we offer same-day dentures.

Do you have an on-site dental lab?

Yes, on-site dental lab accelerates the denture process.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 4.0 out of 5 stars (based on 40 reviews) (40)
  • WebMD Care: 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 150 ratings) (150)
  • FindATopDoc: 3 out of 5 stars (based on 7 reviews) (7)
  • Vitals: 2.6 out of 5 stars (based on 8 ratings) (8)

Patients praise

  • Friendly, welcoming, and comforting atmosphere, especially for nervous patients
  • Efficient, fast service with on-site dental lab capabilities
  • Positive experiences with other doctors or staff within the same practice
  • Many patients praise the professional and painless nature of certain procedures

Common complaints

  • Concerns about cost, pricing, and billing practices
  • Reports of poor quality or unsatisfactory outcomes for certain dental procedures, including dentures and fillings
  • Negative experiences with bedside manner or perceived unnecessary work

"I myself needed new dentures. Best set I have ever had, I can actually chew lettuce, nuts, and hard foods I've not eaten in years."

Patient testimonial on A Lifetime of Smiles website

"After 7 months, 800 miles and $5,000.00, I am now stuck with a set of dentures that I hate. I expected more than what I got."

Patient review on Healthgrades

"Does unnecessary work to make money. The work done has to be redone as it is poor quality as well."

Patient review on Vitals

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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