Children's Dentistry in Park Ridge

• Help each child maintain a healthy, happy smile for life.
• Provide personalized pediatric dental treatment using state-of-the-art technology.
• Create a caring, compassionate, and kid-friendly environment so children can feel comfortable at the dentist.

Our Patients

We welcome:

• Infants and toddlers
• School-aged children and adolescents
• Young adults who still see a pediatric dentist
• Children and individuals with special health care needs who may require extra time, adaptations, or hospital-based care

Our Doctors

• Dr. Tehemina Richardson – Pediatric dentist with experience caring for children of all ages, including patients with special needs, and providing hospital-based dentistry.
• Dr. Megan Davenport – Pediatric dentist focused on helping children build positive dental experiences that support lifelong oral health.

Both doctors emphasize gentle techniques, clear communication with parents and caregivers, and helping children build good brushing, flossing, and eating habits from an early age.

Practice Highlights

• One of the longest-established pediatric dental practices in the Chicago area, continuing the tradition of Dr. Jack Kenney's original practice (founded in 1980).
• Focus on preventive care, education, and creating positive dental visits.
• Ability to provide care in a traditional office setting and, when needed, in a hospital setting with pediatric anesthesiologists.

• Routine dental exams for infants, children, and teens
• Monitoring growth and development of teeth and jaws
• Education on brushing, flossing, and healthy eating habits
• Preventive focus to reduce the risk of future dental problems

Professional Dental Cleanings

• Thorough cleanings to remove plaque and tartar, including in hard-to-reach areas
• Support for keeping baby teeth and young adult teeth healthy and clean
• Guidance on maintaining good oral hygiene between visits

Cavity Fillings

• Diagnosis and treatment of cavities in children
• Comfortable, child-friendly approach to filling cavities
• Discussion of factors that can contribute to cavities (such as diet and brushing habits)
• Counseling on prevention to help reduce the chance of future cavities

Tooth Extractions

• Removal of baby teeth when necessary due to disease, serious damage, or crowding
• Careful explanation of treatment options, including numbing and sedation methods when appropriate
• Emphasis on making the experience as painless and positive as possible for the child

Special Needs Dentistry

• Dental care tailored for children and individuals with special health care needs
• Providers with additional training and experience working with special needs patients
• Use of gentle techniques, clear communication, and a supportive environment to help children feel safe and comfortable

Hospital Dentistry

• Comprehensive dental treatment provided in a hospital setting when a traditional office visit is not suitable (often for very young children or patients with special needs)
• Coordination with pediatric anesthesiologists for care under general anesthesia when needed
• Hospital affiliations include:
• Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (main downtown location and Northbrook surgical center)
• Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge
• Westchester surgical center (for Dr. Davenport)

For current questions about specific treatments, sedation options, or whether hospital-based care is recommended for your child, please contact the office directly.

• Address: 101 S. Washington Avenue, Suite 114, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Contact Information

• Phone (main): (847) 698-2088
• Phone (additional): (847) 698-2091
• Email: info@care4kidsteeth.com
• Website: https://www.care4kidsteeth.com

Office Hours

• Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Monday: By appointment only
• Friday: By appointment only
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

If you need to schedule, change, or cancel an appointment, or if you have questions about your child's care, please call the main office number during business hours or email the practice.

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