Dr. Joe Gordon founded Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry in 1999 and has spent more than two decades focused exclusively on children's dental health in Lake Forest, Illinois. His practice runs on a clear and intentional premise: one doctor, one location, one focus. Every child who comes through the door sees Dr. Gordon at every visit, building the kind of familiarity that makes dental care less stressful for kids and parents alike. He treats the full range of pediatric dental needs, from preventive care and tooth-colored fillings to space maintainers and emergency treatment for traumatic tooth injuries. Parents specifically note his calm, skilled handling of dental emergencies as a standout quality. Beyond clinical care, Dr. Gordon coaches both children and parents on the daily habits that protect long-term dental health. Since the practice opened, patient comfort and safety have been its founding principles, backed by infection control protocols that go above and beyond CDC and OSHA standards, including dual 4-stage HEPA air filtration systems running continuously throughout the office.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 11/10/2006

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Areas of Focus

pediatric dentistrypreventive cleaningspit and fissure sealantsremineralization therapysilver diamine fluoridecustom athletic mouthguardscomposite restorationscosmetic bondingextractionstooth whiteningemergency care

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