Pediatric Dentist Chicago | Chicago's Best Kids Dentistry

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Infant Dental Care
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
(AAPD) recommends establishing a "dental home"
for your child before his or her first birthday.
This helps to prevent the development of dental
anxiety, begins healthy dental health patterns,
and allows us to screen for any early oral health
concerns. More info
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Toddler Dental Care
Your toddler's dental care is also important
because of their developing speech and breathing
patterns. Position of the teeth, jaws and tongue
form the shape of a child's mouth, face and upper
airway. In addition, the teeth, jaws and tongue
helps him/her speak and breathe clearly. Many
sounds necessary for developing good language
skills cannot be formed unless the teeth are
healthy and aligned with well-positioned tongues
and jaws. More info
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Adolescent Dental Care
Dental care may not be of top priority for your
teenager. With the worries of school, social
obligations, and extra curricular activities,
teenagers often neglect their oral health.
Bleeding gums (gingivitis)is an early sign of
poor oral hygiene, unhealthy eating and
periodontal disease. Unfortunately, 75 of teens
have bleeding gums. The development of
periodontal disease in adolescence can eventually
lead to significant pain, tooth loss and overall
health issues that may eventually result in
chronic diseases. We strongly encourage parents
to continue to bring their adolescent children
for regular, professional dental care. Regular
visits can solidify healthy dental habits,
prevent periodontal disease, and teach proper
eating habits. More info
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Orthotropics/Orthodontics Our Approach
Orthodontics, like so many other fields, has
changed over the last 25 years. Research has
shown that for many children, age 12 or 13 is NOT
the perfect time to begin orthodontics. Given the
influence orthodontic techniques can have on your
child's jaw development, earlier oral evaluation
around the ages of 3 or 4 is recommended. More
info
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