Soak Up the Sun with Dr. Ivan

Dr. Ivan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the University of Kentucky. Once he became a dentist, he then completed two additional years of residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Kentucky. This extra training means he is uniquely suited to provide oral health care to infants, children, adolescents, and children with special needs.

Meet Dr. Ivan

Lake Saint Louis pediatric dentist Doctor Ivan Huynh

Dr. Ivan Huynh

As a board-certified pediatric dentist, he’s committed to setting children up for a lifetime of optimal oral health, calm visits, and bright, confident smiles.

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Know?

  • A pediatric dentist undergoes two additional years of training, specifically in the oral treatment of babies, children, teens, special needs, trauma, and sedation dentistry.
  • Children’s baby teeth usually begin falling out between the ages of 5 and 7.
  • Your child will get 20 primary teeth!

For Every Stage & Every Phase

Whether your child is crawling, toddling, or walking across the graduation stage, they have a place here. Sunny Shore Pediatric Dentistry of Lake Saint Louis is led by Dr. Ivan and his highly trained team. They are ready to start your child’s dental health journey on the right foot with a fun and educational first visit!

Explore Our Dental Services

What Happens
at the First Appointment?

The Goal

To ensure you and your child feel comfortable here and leave with all your questions answered.

Request an Appointment

  • Step 1

    Hello!

    You’ll both be introduced to Dr. Ivan and our team as well as given a tour of our office—it’s your dental home, after all!
  • Step 2

    What’s That?

    You have the option to let your child sit in your lap, or you can just sit close by while Dr. Ivan looks at their teeth and gums.
  • Step 3

    Interesting!

    Dr. Ivan will explain what he’s seeing, propose a treatment plan, plus he’ll answer any questions along the way.

Making Your Child’s Oral Healthcare Affordable

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Dental Insurance

We’re able to accept many popular dental insurance plans from the leading providers, plus we’ll even handle the claims for you.

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Quick
Tips for Parents

  • Your child’s first dental appointment should be scheduled when the first tooth appears or by the age of 1!

  • Brush your teeth with your child to turn the task into fun family time!

  • Little rewards for brushing several days in a row are fun and helpful for kids.

  • For healthy baby teeth, avoid milk, juice, or formula in their bedtime bottle.

  • Fruit juices are packed with sugar—always give them unflavored water when thirsty!

Conveniently Located Near You

Our pediatric dental office is conveniently located in the Shoppes at Hawk Ridge nestled between TJ Maxx Department store and Club Fitness.