Dental Services in Edwardsville, IL
Personalized Dental Care for Every Age, From Routine Checkups to Advanced Procedures
Our dental services cover your whole family, from a child’s first cleaning through implants, cosmetic work, and full mouth reconstruction. We explain your options in plain language, plan treatment around what you actually want, and keep the atmosphere welcoming and judgment-free.
Preventive care is the regular, ongoing work that protects healthy teeth. Consistent visits find problems early, while they are still small and simple to fix.
Implants restore missing teeth from the root up, which is why they look, feel, and function more like your own teeth than any other replacement.
Restorative dentistry repairs teeth damaged by decay, fracture, or years of wear, rebuilding strength and shape so your bite works the way it should.
Cosmetic dentistry changes how your smile looks rather than how it functions, correcting the color, shape, and spacing that keep you from smiling freely.
Sedation uses medication to keep you calm and comfortable during treatment, so anxiety no longer decides whether you get the care you need.
- Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- IV Sedation
Oral surgery covers procedures that remove teeth or rebuild the bone beneath them, whether to relieve pain or to prepare your jaw for implants.
Our soft-tissue laser treats gums without scalpels or sutures. It seals tissue as it works, which means very little bleeding, faster healing, and results you can often see the same day.
Better sleep starts with better breathing. A custom appliance worn at night helps keep your airway open, a comfortable alternative to CPAP for mild to moderate sleep apnea.
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
- TMJ Treatment
Emergency care handles sudden pain, damage, and infection that cannot wait for a routine opening. We hold same-day appointments for exactly this reason.
- Root Canal Emergencies
Meet Our Doctors
Experienced Dentists Who Genuinely Love What They Do
At Hite Family Dentistry, we pair serious clinical skill with a warm, easygoing atmosphere. Our doctors focus on comfortable, patient-first care, with special attention to anyone who feels anxious about visiting the dentist.
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Dr. Hite brings a hands-on, detail-focused approach shaped by his early years in dental lab work. With advanced training in implants, endodontics, and soft-tissue laser dentistry, he loves using technology like same-day crowns and 3D printing to help you eat comfortably and smile with confidence. He’s a perfectionist with a good sense of humor.
Practicing since 2005, Dr. Kniffin has a special heart for patients who’ve avoided the dentist for years. She takes real pride in helping anxious patients complete treatment comfortably, often using sedation to ease the process. Inspired by her mother’s long medical career, she’s driven daily by the difference she can make in your life.

A 2024 graduate of SIU School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Blickhan brings a well-rounded background in biological sciences to her care. Her greatest passion is helping patients move past dental anxiety, turning nervous first visits into genuine confidence. A natural problem-solver, she pays close attention to the details that make your experience better.
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Our team takes the time to listen, plan carefully, and treat you like family from day one.
Before and After Results
Natural Results That Build Confidence
From small refinements to full-mouth restoration, these results show what careful planning and years of hands-on work can do. The smiles look balanced and natural, and the patients behind them left with stronger chewing, easier meals, and real confidence in how they look.
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Same Day
Emergency Appointments
98%
Satisfaction Rate
40+
Years Combined Experience
500+
Implants Placed
3
Sedation Options
4.8
Average Rating
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Your Neighborhood Dental Home in Edwardsville
We’re conveniently located on Lewis Road in the heart of Edwardsville, just off Route 157 and easy to reach from home, work, or school. Whether you’re near SIUE, downtown, or the surrounding neighborhoods, you’ll find friendly, personalized care close by.
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Confidence for Every Family Smile
Your Family Deserves Comfortable Care That Meets Changing Dental Needs
- Care that grows with every age
- Damaged teeth restored with same-day crowns
- More restful nights with custom oral appliances
