Visiting your pediatric dentist in Lake St. Louis should be a great experience for both you AND your child. From special needs dentistry to emergency dentistry for kids, we go out of our way to deliver fun, educational, and positive appointments to create smiles and relationships that will stand the test of time.
Dr. Ivan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the University of Kentucky. Once he became a dentist, he then completed two additional years of residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Kentucky. This extra training means he is uniquely suited to provide dentistry for infants, children, adolescents, and children with special needs.
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, he’s committed to setting children up for a lifetime of optimal oral health, calm visits, and bright, confident smiles.
Dr. Ivan and our highly trained team at Sunny Shore Pediatric Dentistry of Lake Saint Louis pride ourselves on offering fun, educational, and compassionate dentistry for kids. So, whether they just started crawling or your teen is about to walk across the graduation stage, they have a place here. Get in touch with us today to schedule their first visit!
To ensure you and your child feel comfortable here and leave with all your questions answered.
We’re able to accept many popular dental insurance plans from the leading providers, plus we’ll even handle the claims for you.
Your child’s first dental appointment should be scheduled when the first tooth appears or by the age of 1!
Brush your teeth with your child to turn the task into fun family time!
Little rewards for brushing several days in a row are fun and helpful for kids.
For healthy baby teeth, avoid milk, juice, or formula in their bedtime bottle.
Fruit juices are packed with sugar—always give them unflavored water when thirsty!
At Sunny Shore Pediatric Dentistry of Lake St. Louis, our pediatric dentist and passionate team want to ensure that you and your child are taken good care of. The quickest way to get the answers to any questions you might have will always be a phone call. However, if you’re typically busy or would rather research online first, then we can still help make your search a smooth experience by providing you with some of our commonly asked questions along with their answers. Feel free to give us a call to schedule an appointment today if you don’t find the answers you’re looking for!
Making sure that you find the right pediatric dentist for your child will be crucial for both their oral health as well as their experience in the dental office. You will need to verify that the professional is highly skilled and an expert who has undergone extensive training. The pediatric dentist should also be board-certified and an active member in at least one of the various professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Fortunately, at Sunny Shore Pediatric Dentistry, our pediatric dentist, Dr. Ivan, has a vast amount of knowledge and remains dedicated to being up to date with the latest advancements in the field so that he can provide the best level of dental care for your child.
If your little one is experiencing a dental emergency, then you’ll first want to call our office so that we can help manage their situation right away. With a quick phone call, our team can schedule them for the earliest appointment and even provide you with specific instructions on how to take care of their problem until you’re able to bring them in for treatment. Once you arrive, we can assess their mouth and determine the best way to treat their condition. However, if your child is struggling to breathe or their situation is life-threatening, be sure to call 911 and/or take them straight to the ER first so that they can be taken care of before our team can treat them.
Firstly, you’ll want to begin by determining the factors that are most important to you. This can typically be a combination of various considerations, including how far away your child’s dentist is, office hours, credentials, insurance coverage, cleanliness, and safety. It’s also important to know what kind of treatments you’re looking for on behalf of your child, such as if you’re interested in tooth extractions, sedation options, or even special needs dentistry. Some practices may be better suited for certain services than others. Lastly, it’s a good idea to get familiar with your pediatric dental team so that you know exactly who is taking care of your little one.
Our team doesn’t want patients to feel like they can’t take their child to the dentist due to the cost of treatment. Dental checkups and cleanings are incredibly important for setting your little one up for oral health success in the long run. That’s why, if you have dental insurance, we are more than happy to help walk you through your policy so that you know how to maximize your benefits.
Whether you’re interested in dentistry for toddlers, dentistry for teens, or your little one is somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you to our nearby office! We’re conveniently located at 6288 Ronald Reagan Drive in Lake St Louis, which is located in the Shoppes at Hawk Ridge. Since we’re nestled between TJ Maxx and Club Fitness, finding us should be easy, but don’t hesitate to give us a call if you need any assistance.
