City Kids Dental, PC

City Kids Dental, PC is a prominent pediatric dental practice located at 4700 N Western Ave STE 1A, Chicago, IL 60625. Founded and operated by Dr. Mary Tierney, a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the clinic has been serving the community for over two decades. They also have a sister location, City Kids Dental North Shore, LLC, in Winnetka, Illinois. The clinic's philosophy centers on providing high-quality, compassionate dental care in a pleasant, comfortable, and child-friendly setting. Their team, including Dr. Tierney and other highly trained professionals like Dr. Keira and Dr. Allison McMahon (at the North Shore location), are specifically skilled at helping apprehensive children feel at ease during their dental visits. They employ a "tell, show, and do" approach to explain procedures and promote understanding, and offer various sedation options, including nitrous oxide analgesia and general anesthesia with a skilled anesthesiologist like Dr. Michael Higgins, for children with extensive needs or who are extremely uncooperative. City Kids Dental offers a comprehensive range of services, with a strong emphasis on preventative care. These services include: Preventative Care: Oral examinations for infants to teenagers, professional dental cleanings, fluoride treatments (including fluoride varnish for maximal uptake and decay resistance), oral hygiene instructions, diet and nutrition advice, and discussions on pacifier, thumb, and finger habits. They also conduct pre-orthodontic screenings to assess growth and development. Restorative Dentistry: Composite (tooth-colored) fillings, anterior tooth-colored crowns, posterior stainless steel crowns, pulpal (nerve) therapies, extractions, and space maintenance. Advanced Technology: Utilization of digital radiography for faster x-rays with minimal radiation and improved diagnostics. They are also planning to introduce laser dentistry for soft tissue management, including lip and tongue tie corrections (frenectomies) and mucocele treatment. Emergency Care: Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for dental emergencies such as oral trauma, pain, or swelling. Special Needs Patients: Dedicated care for children with special healthcare needs. The clinic strives to create long-lasting relationships with families and build trust with young patients through gentleness and reassurance. They aim to foster a positive attitude toward dental care and instill personal responsibility for oral hygiene from an early age. City Kids Dental is committed to making dentistry an enjoyable experience, with flexible hours, including morning, evening, and Saturday appointments, to accommodate busy parent schedules. Parents are also welcome in the treatment areas. The clinic accepts Medicaid and PPO for children.