Convenient Access from Lynwood
Burnham Avenue does most of the work for Lynwood families, running north in a nearly straight line to Smiles For Miles in Lansing. From Village Hall, plan on about 8 minutes behind the wheel. Parents who want a dentist in Lynwood, IL with room for the whole household will find cleanings, clear aligners and urgent care under one roof. There is no expressway on the way and nothing to pay at a toll booth.
Leave Village Hall at 21460 Lincoln Highway and follow US 30 for a short stretch, about a third of a mile. Continue northwest as the road becomes Glenwood-Dyer Road for roughly 0.6 miles, near Liberty Memorial Park and Sandridge Elementary. Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue and stay on it for about 3 miles, past Lansing Municipal Airport, until you reach 18610 Burnham Ave Ste D, Lansing, IL 60438 between Otto Street and 186th Street. The trip totals 3.9 miles, and families from Dyer and Sauk Village make similar short drives.
Close to Home for a Growing Bedroom Community
Lynwood began as farmland settled by Dutch immigrants in the mid-1800s and did not incorporate until December 1959. Growth took off after Lake Michigan water arrived in the 1980s. Today this Cook County village describes itself as a bedroom community, with subdivisions sitting beside the farm fields that remain.
A bedroom community means a lot of parents commute out each morning and race home each evening. Our Wednesday and Thursday hours stretch until 7 PM, so a checkup can follow the workday instead of eating into it. Fridays and Saturdays alternate as 8 AM to 2 PM days, which opens up a morning slot on some weekends.
Our team also speaks Spanish. Bilingual families can talk through a treatment plan in the language they are most comfortable with, without bringing a relative along to translate.
The village also sits right against Indiana, with the state line tracing its entire southeastern edge. Many households here work, shop or visit family across that line in Dyer or Munster. Our office is under a mile from the same border, so the practice fits naturally into a week that already crosses back and forth.
School Calendars, Growing Smiles and Lynwood Family Dental Habits
Lynwood is unusual in that only one public school sits inside the village. Depending on the subdivision, children attend Lansing-area schools such as Nathan Hale, Heritage Middle and Thornton Fractional South, or they go to Sandridge District 172 or Brookwood District 167. Siblings on different bus schedules can make a family calendar feel crowded.
That is a good reason to book back-to-back visits for the whole household. We can line up cleanings for parents and kids in one afternoon, so one trip up Burnham covers everyone. Six-month checkups also give us a chance to watch bite development as permanent teeth come in.
Teens are often the ones who ask about straightening. Middle and high school years are a common time to start clear aligners, and Dr. Jee Sun Kim is certified in Invisalign. New patients can begin with a free Invisalign consultation to see whether trays fit their goals.
Parents deserve attention too. Adults in their thirties and forties often arrive with an old filling that has started to crack or a tooth that has darkened over the years. A short exam sorts out which issues need attention now and which can simply be watched. That way the family budget goes toward the work that matters most.
How We Help Families Choosing a Dentist in Lynwood, IL
Invisalign
Clear, removable trays shift teeth without brackets or wires. Teens can take them out for team sports and school photos, then pop them back in.
Emergency Dentistry
A chipped tooth at practice or a sudden toothache needs prompt attention. Call the office first, and the team will work to fit you in as quickly as the schedule allows.
Preventative & General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and fillings keep small problems from becoming big ones. Regular visits are the easiest way for busy households to stay ahead of cavities.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
Parents juggling school runs and work shifts tend to put their own care last. A crown can rescue a cracked molar, and a bridge fills a gap so chewing feels normal again.
TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, clicking and morning headaches can trace back to the joint in front of the ear. Dr. Jee Sun Kim holds certification in TMJ and orofacial pain therapy.
When decay reaches the nerve, root canal therapy can often save the natural tooth instead of removing it. Treating it early usually means fewer visits and a simpler repair afterward.
Meet Your Lansing Dental Team
Dr. Jee Sun Kim, DDS finished a 7-year joint program at Adelphi University and the NYU College of Dentistry, adding an advanced certificate in public health. She spent many years as a general dentist in Chicago and its suburbs before joining Dr. Jun Soo Shin and Dr. Eric (Jee Hwan) Kim here. She believes in strong patient-doctor relationships and gentle, compassionate care.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
No dental insurance at home? Smiles For Miles VIP is an annual in-office membership that covers exams and necessary x-rays and discounts other services. For larger treatment plans, CareCredit and Cherry financing let you spread payments over time.
Smiles For Miles is great! The team is so friendly and made me feel super comfortable. The doctor was awesome and the hygienist cleaned my teeth beautifully. 10/10 experience!
Olivia T.
My family has been using Smiles For Miles for almost 12 years now and we love them. The doctors are the best. The team is excellent and helpful. Try them out, you won’t be disappointed.
Christine A.
I had a great experience at Smiles For Miles! The doctor and dental assistant were very kind and professional. The office team is also very friendly and the office is always decorated for different holidays. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a new dentist in Lansing, IL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smiles For Miles from Lynwood, and how do I get there?
The office is 3.9 miles from Lynwood Village Hall, about an 8-minute drive. Take Lincoln Highway briefly, follow Glenwood-Dyer Road northwest, then turn right and head north on Burnham Avenue for about 3 miles. For families who want a dentist in Lynwood, IL without expressway driving, it is a simple, direct trip.
Can Lynwood families book siblings back to back?
Yes, siblings can usually be scheduled one after another, so a single trip covers everyone. Wednesday and Thursday hours run until 7:00 PM, which helps when school dismissal times differ. Alternating Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM add another option for busy households.
Can Lynwood residents get an oral cancer screening at a regular checkup?
Yes, an oral cancer screening is part of a thorough checkup here. The office uses VELscope, a handheld light that helps the doctor spot tissue changes that are hard to see with the eye alone. The check takes only a few minutes. Mention any sore, patch or lump that has lasted more than two weeks.
Is there a Pace bus option for Lynwood residents without a car?
Pace serves both villages, with Route 358 listed for Lynwood and Pace buses also running in Lansing. Stops and timetables change from time to time, so look at the current Pace schedule before planning the ride. Our Wednesday and Thursday afternoon hours give riders some extra flexibility.
What happens if a friend from Lynwood also becomes a patient?
Both of you get $50 through our refer-a-friend offer. Word of mouth still travels fast in a village of about nine thousand people, and this is our way of saying thanks. Mentioning who sent you when you call makes sure each of you is recognized for the referral.
Schedule Your Visit from Lynwood
Our team makes it easy to bring the whole family in on one trip up Burnham Avenue. Families weighing a dentist in Lynwood, IL against a short drive north can call 708-991-3981 to book. See every town we welcome on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Lansing, IL homepage.
