Why Choose Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Lake Forest & Gurnee

Teen patient and her assistant smiling at her new smile

Orthodontics for
Every Age

Find the right path to a healthier smile with expert orthodontic care for kids, teens, and adults.

Ortho for All Ages
Dr. Anokhi Bock treating a young patient

Dental Care
Just for Kids

Help your child build healthy habits with dental visits that feel fun, gentle, and made just for them.

Kids Dentistry
Dr. Derek Bock and Dr. Anokhi Dalia-Bock in the Forest Orthodontics office

Meet the Forest
Family

Get to know our doctors, our team, and the one-of-a-kind experience we create for every family.

About Us

Your Lake Forest & Gurnee Doctors

Orthodontics for All Ages
in Lake Forest & Gurnee

A healthy smile can help patients of all ages feel more confident, so our team provides personalized orthodontic care for families in Lake Forest and Gurnee.

Patient holding an Invisalign clear aligner tray

Invisalign & Spark Clear Aligners

Invisalign and Spark Clear Aligners help straighten your teeth with clear, removable trays that are comfortable and easy to work into your routine.

InvisalignSpark Clear Aligner System
Invisalign & Spark
Patient smiling with metal braces

Metal Damon Braces

Metal Damon braces use self-ligating technology to move your teeth with steady support, helping correct your bite, align your teeth, and build a healthy smile that lasts.

Damon Braces
Metal Damon Braces
Patient smiling with clear braces

Damon Clear Braces

Damon Clear braces blend in with your smile while giving you the reliable support and self-ligating technology of modern braces.

Damon Braces
Damon Clear Braces
Retainer being formed on the in-house thermoforming unit

Retainers

Keep your smile on track after treatment with a retainer made to support your long-term results.

Retainers

Pediatric Dentistry in Lake Forest & Gurnee

Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry makes kids’ dental care feel fun, friendly, and easy for your family from the very first visit.

  • Pediatric Dental Services

    Explore kid-friendly dental services that help protect your child’s smile and make each visit feel positive.

    Pediatric Dental Services
  • Pediatric Dental Emergencies

    Find calm, helpful support when your child has a dental emergency and you need answers fast.

    Pediatric Dental Emergencies
  • Growth Guidance

    Give your child a fun way to stay engaged with their smile while our team keeps an eye on growth and development.

    Growth Guidance
Team member and a young patient in the treatment room
Teen patient smiling in the treatment chair

Such a Positive & Happy Vibe

“LOVE the staff and all the dentists. This place has such a positive and happy vibe that we as parents even get excited to take our daughter to her dentist appointments 😂”

– Leah

Truly Care About Their Patients

“Highly, highly recommend. They go above and beyond to be kind, accommodating, and truly care about their patients. The office is beautiful and FUN! There is no other orthodontist that I would go to!”

– Jessica

First Class in Everything

“This place is fantastic. The doctors are the best and so is the staff. You can’t find a more welcoming, friendly, positive and fun place for your kids. They care so much about their patients and they are top notch, first class in everything.”

– Jacob

Such a Great Place!

“They were SO kind and definitely pediatric-focused. They talk with the kids, not just to the parents, which is REALLY LOVE! They make the experience super pleasant. We have used both the ortho and dentist side and have had a wonderful experience every time!”

– Neva

3 Easy Steps to Begin
Orthodontic Treatment

Getting started with orthodontic treatment is simple at Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry. Our Lake Forest and Gurnee team will help you understand your options and feel confident about your smile.

Treatment coordinator showing braces models to a patient and his mom Step 01

Free Consultation

Meet our team, talk through your smile goals, and get answers to your questions.

Assistant scanning a patient with the digital intraoral scanner Step 02

See Your Smile Clearly

We’ll take digital photos, X-rays, or scans to understand your smile. No goopy impressions here!

Teen patient admiring her new smile in a hand mirror with her assistant Step 03

Start Smiling

If treatment is recommended, we’ll review your options and help you plan your next step.

Start Here for Healthy Smiles

Whether your child needs dental care or your family is ready for an orthodontic consultation, we’re here to help. Fill out this form, and our Lake Forest or Gurnee team will help you schedule the right visit.

Hygienist caring for a patient at Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry