Gentle care for growing smiles
Healthy smiles for kids of all ages
Your trusted Bartlett pediatric dentist
At Little Roots Pediatric Dentistry, we welcome families in Bartlett, St. Charles, Streamwood, Carol Stream, West Chicago, Elgin and all surrounding communities. Here, you'll find kind, positive dental care designed for kids of all ages. Our practice is focused on trust, transparency, comfort, and genuine connection with every child and parent.
From first visits through the teen years, Little Roots Pediatric Dentistry is here to help set kids on the path to a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Board-certified expertise
Meet Dr. Marissa Dziepak
Dr. Marissa was born and raised in Bartlett, and opening Little Roots here in her hometown is a dream-come-true. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, she brings a gentle, unhurried approach to every visit, building the kind of trust that helps kids feel safe in the dental chair and keeps families coming back for years.
Care designed for kids at every stage
Pediatric preventive care
Healthy smiles start early. From first visits and routine cleanings to fluoride and sealants, we partner with families to build strong oral health habits that last a lifetime, and to catch small concerns before they become bigger ones.
Pediatric restorative care
When your child needs a little extra care, you can feel confident they're in good hands. Dr. Marissa takes a gentle, minimally invasive approach to fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, and more, always prioritizing your child's comfort every step of the way.
Sedation options
We know that some children need a little more support to feel at ease. That's why we offer a range of comfort options, including laughing gas, oral conscious sedation, and IV/general anesthesia so every child can receive the care they need and the comfort they deserve.
The Little Roots experience
Why Choose Little Roots?
Little Roots is built on the values that matter most to families: kindness, trust, transparency, and comfort. Every part of the experience is designed with your child in mind, so kids feel genuinely at ease and parents feel confident in the care they receive. This is pediatric dentistry the way it should feel.
Gentle, evidence-based care
Our approach is rooted in evidence-based care delivered with a gentle, pain-free touch. That means honest recommendations, the highest standards of safety, and treatment decisions that always put your child's long-term health and comfort first.
Comfort-focused environment
From the moment you walk in, Little Roots is designed to feel different. TVs with headphones above every chair, sensory play in the waiting room, coloring, and toys help set the tone for a visit that feels more like a good experience than a dental appointment.
CARE FOR EVERY KIND OF KID
Little Roots welcomes children of all ages, from infants through teens, including kids with special needs, neurodivergency, and sensory processing concerns. Every child deserves to feel understood here, and every family deserves a team that knows how to meet them where they are.
Minimally invasive and advanced options
When treatment is needed, Dr. Marissa reaches for the most conservative approach first. Tools like Silver Diamine Fluoride and SOAN intraosseous anesthetic delivery mean less discomfort and less anxiety, for kids and parents alike.
First time at Little Roots?
The New Patient Experience
Starting with a thorough exam, cleaning, and x-rays, your child's first visit at Little Roots is designed to feel welcoming and unhurried. We take the time to get to know your child, answer your questions, and set the foundation for a dental home your family can count on for years to come.
Comprehensive first visit
Kid-friendly, family-focused care
A great way to get started
Offer is for new patients only.
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Dental Wellness Membership Plan
Little Roots offers an in-office membership plan that makes it simple to get your child the care they need without worrying about coverage gaps or surprise costs. Fill out the form below or give us a call to learn more or sign up today.
