Convenient Access from Schererville
From the Crossroads of the Nation, Smiles For Miles is roughly 18 minutes west, in Lansing just over the Illinois line. The trip follows the old Lincoln Highway west and never touches an interstate. Anyone searching for a dentist in Schererville, IN will find implant and bite care here, led by a board-certified prosthodontist. The practice, once known as Pallotto Dental Care, has served the region since 1946.
Leave Schererville Town Hall at 10 E Joliet St by way of Mary St, then follow Joliet St for about half a mile until it continues as US 30. Stay on US 30 west for 3.3 miles through Dyer, cross the state line into Lynwood and continue another mile. Pick up IL 83, Glenwood-Dyer Rd, for just over half a mile, then turn north on Burnham Ave for the final 3 miles. The full run is 8.5 miles, roughly 18 minutes, on surface highways with no tolls.
Along US 30 you pass a state historical marker for the Lincoln Highway's 1.5-mile Ideal Section, a stretch completed in 1923 as a model for road building across the country. On Burnham, Lansing Municipal Airport sits beside the road before you reach 18610 Burnham Ave Ste D, Lansing, IL 60438. Our Google Maps page has the pin, and patients from Dyer and Griffith take overlapping routes.
A Long-Term Dental Partner for Schererville Residents
According to the Town of Schererville, the community is named for Nicholas Scherer, who brought his family to the area in 1846. The town incorporated in 1911 and grew up where US 30 meets US 41, which explains its Crossroads of the Nation slogan. Before either highway existed, pioneers traveled the Sauk Trail through the same ground and called it the Main Road.
The past is still easy to find. The Hilbrich Log Cabin, believed to be the oldest home in town, was moved to Scherwood Park in 2008 and reopened after restoration in 2016. Redar Park honors Peter Redar, a longtime officer who became the first police chief in 1964. A town that keeps its history this close tends to value relationships that last, and that includes a dentist who knows your mouth well.
Schererville leans a little older than many neighbors. The median age sits in the mid-forties, and about one resident in five is 65 or older. Nearly half of households are married couples. Those are the years when crowns, implants, sleep concerns and jaw comfort tend to come up more often.
Younger families are part of the town too. Students attend Lake Central School Corporation schools, and Lake Central High School, opened in 1967 in neighboring St. John, also serves Dyer and parts of Griffith. The land itself was reshaped long ago, when the Hart Ditch drained Cady Marsh and sent its water toward the Little Calumet River. Few towns in Lake County, Indiana wear their history so openly.
Health Concerns That Shape Dental Care in Schererville
Snoring is easy to joke about, yet it can signal a breathing problem during sleep. Partners often notice it first, along with pauses in breathing or restless nights. Dr. Shin is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and our office offers sleep apnea treatment as part of the services menu. A conversation with him is a sensible first step if fatigue follows you through the day.
Missing teeth matter more with each passing year. Gaps let neighboring teeth tip and drift, and the bone beneath an empty space gradually shrinks. When several teeth are failing, fixed new teeth on a full arch can replace a whole row with a set that stays in place. Our 3-D cone beam imaging shows the bone in detail, so implant plans start from accurate measurements.
Jaw tension is the third piece. Years of clenching can wear teeth flat, crack old fillings and leave the jaw muscles aching by evening. Dr. Jee Sun Kim is certified in facial rejuvenation for TMJ and orofacial pain therapy, which gives patients a clear place to start when the cause is not obvious.
Timing helps with all three concerns. Monday and Tuesday mornings start at 9 AM, and Wednesday and Thursday run until 7 PM for anyone still working. Friday and Saturday mornings alternate week to week, so the front desk will tell you which one is available.
Restoring Comfort When You Need a Dentist in Schererville, IN
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Loud snoring and daytime exhaustion are worth a closer look. Our team can talk through dental approaches for sleep-disordered breathing.
TMJ Treatment
Clicking, popping or a jaw that locks can make eating a chore. Treatment begins by identifying what is straining the joint, from nightly grinding to an uneven bite.
Dental Implants
A single implant replaces one missing tooth without reshaping the healthy teeth beside it. New patients can schedule a free implant consultation to explore their options.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
Crowns strengthen teeth worn down by decades of chewing or cracked around old fillings. A bridge offers a fixed way to close a gap by anchoring to the neighboring teeth.
Preventative & General Dentistry
Cleanings and exams protect the crowns and implants you already have. They also give the dentist a regular chance to spot early changes in the gums or jaw.
Most new patients begin with a full exam rather than a single complaint. That first visit gives the doctors a baseline for your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, which makes later decisions easier. From there you get a clear order of treatment, starting with whatever matters most to your comfort.
Meet Your Lansing Dental Team
Dr. Jun Soo Shin belongs to the American College of Prosthodontists, the Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society, in addition to his sleep medicine membership. His interests center on complex treatment planning and implants. He shares the schedule with Dr. Jee Sun Kim and Dr. Eric Kim.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The office works with most private dental insurance and is in-network with Delta Dental, then files the claims on your behalf. Patients without coverage can join Smiles For Miles VIP, an annual membership that includes exams and necessary x-rays plus discounts on other care.
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 Schererville, and how do I get there?
Smiles For Miles is 8.5 miles from Schererville Town Hall, about an 18-minute drive. Follow Joliet St and US 30 west through Dyer into Lynwood, pick up IL 83, then go north on Burnham Ave. The route stays on surface highways, which suits anyone after a dentist in Schererville, IN who would rather skip the interstate.
Do Schererville patients who brush and floss every day still need professional cleanings?
Yes, because hardened tartar cannot be removed with a toothbrush or floss. Tartar builds up along and below the gumline, where it irritates the gums and can lead to gum disease. A cleaning removes it, and the exam that comes with it catches early decay, worn fillings and other changes before they cause pain.
Why do my gums bleed when I floss?
Bleeding gums usually point to inflammation from plaque left along the gumline. With steady brushing, daily flossing and a professional cleaning, mild cases often settle within a couple of weeks. Bleeding that continues, along with puffy gums or bad breath, should be checked at an exam, since early gum disease is easier to treat.
Which doctor handles sleep apnea care for Schererville patients?
Dr. Jun Soo Shin does. He is a board-certified prosthodontist and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the office offers sleep apnea treatment. Patients whose partners notice loud snoring or pauses in breathing can book an exam with him to talk through dental options.
Are fixed full-arch teeth an option for Schererville patients?
Yes, the office offers fixed full-arch treatment, which replaces a whole upper or lower row of teeth with a set that stays in place. It is an alternative to removable dentures for people with several failing teeth. New patients can begin with a free implant consultation to discuss whether this approach suits them.
Schedule Your Visit from Schererville
Book with Smiles For Miles, and your next visit with a dentist in Schererville, IN is one familiar highway away. Call 708-991-3981 to reserve a time. Our office sits a block from Thornton Fractional South High School on Burnham Ave, with evening hours until 7 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Browse the full list of service areas or return to our Dentist Lansing, IL homepage.
