Children’s Dentistry

At Advanced Dental Care, we want your child to feel happy and confident about visiting the dentist, because a positive experience early on sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Our caring doctors and staff are dedicated to making each visit gentle, fun, and stress-free. Your child will love our kid-friendly amenities, including a “secret” slide, games, a pinball machine, and the ability to watch their favorite movies during treatment.

We also welcome parents to be part of the experience—each room includes a window seat so you can stay close and support your child every step of the way.

Building Healthy Smiles from the Start

Did you know that tooth decay is the most common childhood disease? That’s why regular dental checkups are so important—not just for your child’s teeth and gums, but for their overall health and well-being.

Routine visits help us catch problems early and allow your child to become familiar with the dental environment. By establishing a “dental home” at Advanced Dental Care, your child can build a positive, trusting relationship with our doctors and team—making every visit a comfortable and reassuring experience.

Childrens' Dentistry in Quincy, IL

When should your child first visit us?

We recommend that your child first visit us by age two. Why so early? Children can develop cavities at a very young age. The first visit allows us to check for decay. The first visit also allows us to establish a relationship with your child and provide education on:

  • How to care for an infant’s or toddler’s mouth
  • Appropriate use of fluoride for your child
  • Finger and thumb sucking
  • Ways to prevent oral and facial accidents and trauma
  • Teething and developmental milestones
  • The relationship between diet and oral health

Tongue-Tie (Frenectomy) Treatment

A tongue or lip tie is an extra attachment of skin. When there is extra skin, a frenectomy procedure can be done to improve function. At Advanced Dental Care we use the latest in laser technology to promote optimal experiences and healing for our youngest patients.

Benefits of this procedure for infants include:

  • Improved latch
  • Ability to transfer more milk and gain weight
  • Longer sleeping intervals
  • Less gas and spitting up
  • Less risk of choking
  • Improved comfort for nursing mother
  • Improved milk supply
  • Less risk of depression
  • Less risk of mastitis

For all ages this procedure helps:

  • Decreased risk of sleep apnea
  • improved placement of teeth orthodontically
  • Improved ability to keep teeth clean
  • Less risk for speech and swallowing problems

Hospital Dentistry

Dr. Fauble and Dr. Hauk are on staff at Blessing Hospital. If a child (or adult) needs more extensive treatment, outpatient surgery is an option right here in town.

School Exams

We encourage you to make your appointment early in the summer for required school exams.

Kid’s Day

Every year Advanced Dental Care hosts a fun, theme day just for kids. You’ll want to make your appointment early for this popular day!