Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry

Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry | Dr. Tom Maurice | Plainfield, IL | (815) 439-7811 | [email protected] We look forward to seeing you soon. We're social!

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We strive for every family’s visit to Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry to be a first class customer service experience, delivering world class individualized pediatric dental care. We aim to deliver care in a positive loving environment for our patients, their parents and our pediatric dental team. We serve the city of Plainfield, Illinois and the surrounding cities of Joliet and Naperville, IL. Visit our website to find and follow us!

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of people across the country. Whether you are spending ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of people across the country. Whether you are spending the day relaxing at home or enjoying a final summer cookout, we hope you have a safe, fun, and smile-filled long weekend!

Have you ever noticed which side your child prefers when they chew? Just like being right or left handed, some people na...
09/03/2026

Have you ever noticed which side your child prefers when they chew? Just like being right or left handed, some people naturally favor one side of their mouth when eating! Using both sides helps distribute the work of chewing, but having a preferred side isn’t necessarily a problem. If your child suddenly changes how they chew or mentions pain or discomfort, that’s a good time to let us know!

Toothaches can happen for a number of reasons in children! Tooth pain may be caused by a cavity, food stuck between the ...
08/31/2026

Toothaches can happen for a number of reasons in children! Tooth pain may be caused by a cavity, food stuck between the teeth, an injury, or irritation around the tooth. If your child has a toothache that isn’t going away or is getting worse, give us a call so we can help figure out what’s causing the discomfort.

Did your child’s new permanent front teeth come in with little bumps along the edges? Those bumps are called mamelons, a...
08/27/2026

Did your child’s new permanent front teeth come in with little bumps along the edges? Those bumps are called mamelons, and they’re a normal part of newly erupted permanent teeth! They often become less noticeable over time as the teeth naturally wear from everyday biting and chewing.

Canker sores may be small, but they can be pretty uncomfortable! These little sores can appear inside the lips, cheeks, ...
08/24/2026

Canker sores may be small, but they can be pretty uncomfortable! These little sores can appear inside the lips, cheeks, or elsewhere in the mouth and usually heal on their own. If your child has a sore that isn't healing, keeps coming back, or is making it difficult to eat or drink, give us a call so we can take a look!

Every dental visit doesn't have to look the same to be a success! For some kids, sitting in the chair is a big step. For...
08/20/2026

Every dental visit doesn't have to look the same to be a success! For some kids, sitting in the chair is a big step. For others, it's opening wide, taking an X-ray, or making it through their first cleaning. We love celebrating every bit of progress because small wins can help build confidence for future visits!

Noticing spaces between your child’s baby teeth? That can actually be a good thing! Those little gaps often leave extra ...
08/17/2026

Noticing spaces between your child’s baby teeth? That can actually be a good thing! Those little gaps often leave extra room for larger permanent teeth to come in later. Every smile develops differently, and a little spacing can be completely normal.

Got a wiggly tooth? As exciting as it can be, there’s usually no need to rush it! Baby teeth that are naturally becoming...
08/13/2026

Got a wiggly tooth? As exciting as it can be, there’s usually no need to rush it! Baby teeth that are naturally becoming loose are best left to fall out when they’re ready. If a tooth becomes loose because of an injury, is painful, or you have concerns about how it’s coming out, give us a call!

Not all school snacks are created equal! Crunchy fruits and vegetables, cheese, nuts (if allowed), and yogurt are great ...
08/10/2026

Not all school snacks are created equal! Crunchy fruits and vegetables, cheese, nuts (if allowed), and yogurt are great choices that help keep little smiles healthy throughout the day. Packing tooth-friendly snacks is one small change that can make a big difference.

Healthy brushing habits look a little different in every home! Whether your child loves a sticker chart, a favorite song...
08/06/2026

Healthy brushing habits look a little different in every home! Whether your child loves a sticker chart, a favorite song, or picking out a fun toothbrush, finding what keeps them excited can make brushing easier and more enjoyable. Parents, we want to know... what helps motivate your child to brush? Share your favorite tips in the comments!

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24023 W Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL
60544

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm

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