Prevention of dental caries (tooth decay) is a priority at Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry. Establishing a dental home early is vital to ensuring teeth remain healthy throughout childhood. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth, or by the age of one. It is at these early visits that we can lay the foundation for establishing good oral health habits for life.

At Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry, we are all about preventing dental problems! Nothing is more important to us than keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy. It’s far easier, less expensive, and less painful to have regular dental visits so we can catch small problems before they become big problems.