Smile Squad Pediatric Dentistry

Smile Squad Pediatric Dentistry is a boutique children's dental office on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago's South Loop. Founded by Dr. Nicole Oparaeke, a board-certified pediatric dentist, the practice is designed to feel like a warm and welcoming home away from home for infants, children and teenagers.

Dr. Oparaeke brings strong training to her work, with an undergraduate degree from Columbia University, a dental degree from Harvard and a pediatric residency at Rady Children's Hospital. Her approach is personalized, focusing on each child's individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all routine.

Services include preventive dentistry such as cleanings, exams and sealants, restorative care for cavities and damaged teeth, frenectomies for lip and tongue ties, sedation dentistry for anxious or very young patients, special needs dentistry and emergency dentistry when a child is hurt or in pain. The office uses modern technology to keep visits efficient and comfortable.

Smile Squad serves families across the South Loop, downtown, Pilsen, Chinatown, Bridgeport, University Village and nearby neighborhoods. For parents seeking a pediatric dentist in Chicago who is both highly qualified