Palos Pediatric Dentistry

Dental services

Infant Oral Health
Palos Pediatric Dentistry is here to help with your infant's oral health needs. Dr. Richard Facko is a skilled pediatric dentist in Palos Heights, IL. His experienced dental team loves working with children, and we look forward to meeting your little one in our dental office. Learn more about how we can help you maintain your infant's oral healthcare below.

Special Needs Dentistry
Our patients with special needs are near and dear to our hearts. At Palos Pediatric Dentistry, we realize that extra challenges exist for patients with special needs, but we know that when started early on a healthy dental care routine, your child can enjoy a healthy smile. Whether your child is only mildly impaired or whether they have significant issues that can make dental care difficult, we are prepared to create a customized treatment plan and dental hygiene routine. Dr. Facko has the experience and resources to treat every child.

Preventive Services
Proper preventive treatment now can build the foundation for your child’s future dental health. At Palos Pediatric Dentistry, we can provide you with information and tools to protect your child’s health, save you money, and prevent future dental hassles. With our prevention-based techniques, we focus on the preservation of your child’s teeth and gum health. Dr. Facko is skilled in identifying problems in their early stages, making treatment more affordable, and helping your child take a proactive role in his or her dental care.

Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
Parents dread the word “cavity” just as much as kids do. While we place a big emphasis on preventative care in our Palos Heights dental office, sometimes children still require restorative dentistry. Restorative dentistry for kids refers to treatments that restore the health of your child’s tooth or teeth. Whether it is filling a cavity, placing a crown, treating the nerve, or utilizing a space maintainer, at Palos Pediatric Dentistry, our team puts your child first. Our number one goal is to maintain your child’s health and comfort.

Sedation Dentistry & Anesthesia
At Palos Pediatric Dentistry, it is always our goal to treat children in the least invasive and most comfortable way possible. In some cases, that may mean utilizing the assistance of sedation or general anesthetic to successfully complete treatment. Children who have an extreme dental phobia, uncontrolled erratic movements, or special needs that limit their understanding and communication capabilities may be candidates for sedation dentistry or general anesthetic. Dr. Richard Facko has experience in evaluating your child’s needs in such a way that allows us to choose the most conservative option possible for your child. He factors in the benefits and the risks and can give you reliable advice for your child’s treatment.