Your Local Dental Practice in Shorewood, IL

Offering quality dental care in a comfortable and positive setting.

Mike Lakota, DDS

Your committed Shorewood dentist.

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Dr. Mike Lakota is passionate about providing expertise to his patients, and he offers the latest and best technology in dentistry. 

Before becoming a dentist, Dr. Mike was a competitive college baseball player. His time as an athlete taught him how successful he could be through dedication, hard work, and training.

Since graduating from the University of Illinois Dental School in 1996, he’s completed hundreds of continuing education hours and continues to grow. Through his investments in knowledge and technology, Dr. Mike has evolved his practice far beyond treating cavities and gum disease. 

Today, Dr. Mike and his amazing team are capable of treating a wide array of oral health issues including TMJ, plus performing some of the Chicago area’s best cosmetic dentistry

We welcome you to your new dental home at our Shorewood, IL practice!

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Life outside the Office

When not improving smiles, your Shorewood dentist enjoys spending time with family and all kinds of sports (on and off the field):

  • He coaches his three boys in baseball, junior football, and basketball teams.

  • Dr. Mike serves on the school board.

  • He’s a proud fantasy sports junkie.

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Achievements

Dr. Mike’s dental career highlights include the following accomplishments (and he’s not finished yet!):

  • Named “Expert Dentist” for five years running, Naperville’s Glancer Magazine. Dr. Mike’s Q&A advice column appears monthly.

  • Selected as “champion” of evidence-based dentistry. He lectures and teaches other dentists about current research and protocol.

  • Chosen as the official Illinois dentist for the “Mrs. Globe” pageant.

Dedicated to Your Smile

Our goal is to give you the best possible service so you can enjoy the best possible outcomes.

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Imagine going to the dentist and forgetting you’re even there. Believe it or not, our patients tell us about this all the time. 

How do we do it? Gentle family dentistry with a caring team. While we’re skilled at what we do, we actually love it as well, and it shines through. 

Our Shorewood, IL dental practice is happy to help you achieve your best smile – one that’s beautiful, functional, comfortable, and healthy. 

Get greeted and treated like the MVP you are:

  • Discover convenient visits for all ages

  • Feel heard, understood, and get the most of your visit

  • Access general and advanced dentistry in one office 
    (preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services)

  • Experience faster and gentler treatments with modern tech 

  • Learn how to best care for your smile to save money

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Hear from Our Patients

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Welcome to Lakota Dental

You’ll always be greeted with a smile.

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A beautiful, healthy smile is a life-long commitment which is why you need the right dentist for your family’s needs. Our dental practice in Troy Township, Will County adapts to your smile, comfort level, and so much more.

What’s more, our in-office comforts and modern technology make each visit feel like a win. Enjoy better care with:

  • NuCalm stress reduction

  • Flexible hours 

  • Saturday availability

  • Budget-friendly options

  • Online forms

  • Digital x-rays

  • Soft tissue laser

  • CEREC same-day crowns

  • Bite analysis for TMJ/sleep apnea

  • iTero scanner and Invisalign®

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