With back-to-school season in full force, it’s time to make those dentist appointments you have been putting off. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is now even recommending kids have their first dental checkup by their first birthday, so there is a good chance that everyone in your house needs a checkup. Who knew finding a pediatric dentist that you like would be so hard? We went to the experts, you to find the best! We polled our Facebook Fans, and this is who they recommend for the best pediatric dentists in Lake County.

Favorite Pediatric Dentists in Lake County
Affiliated Dental Specialists
Dr. Orbon & Dr. Maddox
1 E. Phillip Rd #102 Vernon Hills, IL | (847) 367-6055
36100 N. Brookside Dr #207 Gurnee, IL | (847) 263-1801
“Dr. Orbon at affiliated dental is a great pediatric dentist.” ~ Our writer Maureen
“Dr. Maddox with Affiliated Dental is great! And, I have a child with special needs, they are very patient and understanding!” ~ Janice on Facebook
Children’s Dentistry Group
Dr. Herer
195 South Rand Road, Suite 110 Lake Zurich | (847) 726-0300
“Children’s dentistry in Lake Zurich! They are awesome!!”
Allison from Facebook
For more about this office, read Loralie’s recent review of Children’s Dentistry Group.
Children’s Dentistry of Lake County
Dr. Christine Lee
5250 Grand Avenue, Gurnee | (847) 802-9972
“We go to Children’s Dentistry in Gurnee, too. Both kids LOVE her. I really like her approaches, explanations, and information. Oh, and all the girls in the office are all so sweet!” ~ Pam on Facebook
“Dr. Christine Lee in Gurnee is amazing! I figured she would have already been mentioned since she’s usually the first one mentioned in threads like this. Seriously. Bring your kids to her. You’ll wish you were a kid too.” ~ Jamie from Facebook
Dental Dreams
2821 Grand Avenue Waukegan | (847) 662-4400
I use Dental Dreams…they’re awesome with my kids, have a playground inside their building, and have great hours.”
Jaime on Facebook
Dr. Ted’s Smile Island
Dr. Ted Loiben
123 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove | (847) 459-9100
“Dr. Ted’s Smile Island. Hokey name, great care. When my son was 6, Dr. Ted painlessly removed a tooth before my son even had a chance to get scared.” ~ Maureen on Facebook
“Dr. Ted has taken care of my kids for 7+ years. Both have special needs and they actually look forward to going every time.” ~ Jennifer on Facebook
Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
840 S. Waukegan Rd. Lake Forest | (847) 615-5437
2584 N. Illinois Route 83, Round Lake Beach | (847) 752-5439
Kid’s Dentist
160 Commerce Dr, Grayslake | (847) 223-1400
“Kids Dentist for sure. If you have a child with special needs, autism, this is hands down the best place.”
Brienne on Facebook
Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Joe Gordon
500 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest | (847) 482-1900
All Family Dental
Dr. Scott
719 Barron Blvd. Grayslake |(847) 986-6724
“We loved Dr. Scott when we took both our boys for their checkups. He’s at Pediatric & Children’s Dental in Grayslake plus they have a couple of other locations.”
Our writer Rosemary
Who will be cleaning your kid’s teeth? Tell us in the comments!
Disclosure: Fan Favorite listings are not an endorsement of a particular office or doctor but are provided to give the community more in-depth information about options available.

Burns Family Dentistry in Deerfield is the BEST!!! We all love Dr Mike.
405 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, il. 60015