Dr. Kitley and his caring staff provide the following services:
Age one dental visit (recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)
A child’s first dentist appointment should be within six months of the first tooth’s arrival or when a child turns 1. Since even the youngest children can get decay, it is important to visit the dentist regularly. You might be thinking “How is my 1 year old going to sit still for the dentist?” During these early visits we aren’t expecting toddlers to sit in the dental chair. They will be more comfortable on a parent’s lap. We expect toddlers to act like toddlers, not adults. Laughing, crying, shyness and smiling are all a frequent part of any little one’s day. It’s OK. This visit is intended to be educational for parents so that you will know what you can do to prevent oral problems. Both parents are welcome to be present!
Dental Cleaning
A dental cleaning makes it possible to properly examine all the teeth. Plaque, tartar and staining are removed to reveal the bright teeth underneath. The cleaning is…
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Extractions
Tooth extractions can be necessary for many reasons. Some teeth are too diseased to save. There are times when a tooth is too damaged or broken. Sometimes…
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Hospital Treatment
In some cases, it is appropriate to perform dental treatment under general anesthesia in a hospital operating room. Dr. Kitley does these cases at Central DuPage Hospital…
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Low Dose Digital X-rays
X-rays help us look at areas of the teeth invisible to the naked eye. We can diagnose cavities earlier in their development with an X-ray, making more…
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Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide is a way to help an anxious or impulsive child feel comfortable and relaxed for dental treatment. It also helps in children with an easily-triggered…
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Pediatric Crowns
In cases where the tooth is too weakened by decay to be fixed with a filling, a crown may be needed. A crown can protect the tooth…
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Pulpotomies
The pulp is found at the center of every tooth. The main goal of pulp therapy is to save a tooth that is becoming infected. This keeps…
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Sealants
Sealants fill in the deep grooves and pits on the biting surfaces of teeth. This prevents tooth decay from forming in those areas. Of course, sealed teeth…
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Space Maintenance
Space maintainers are used when children lose their baby teeth early. This sometimes happens due to trauma or when teeth are not fixable due to excessive decay…
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Tooth restorations/fillings
We use tooth-colored fillings called composites to fix cavities. In most cases you won’t even be able to see where the filling is.
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- Laser frenectomy (for tongue-tie and lip-tie)
- School Exams/Forms, as mandated by the State of Illinois for children in Kindergarten, grade 2, grade 6, and grade 9.
If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (630) 986-1234.