Dr. Aurelia Dunagan

As a dentist specializing in pediatric care, Dr. Aurelia Dunagan makes every effort to ensure that her patients, ranging from infants to teenagers, remain at ease throughout their dental visits. Dr. Dunagan provides amenities ranging from toys and free in-office access to video games and Wi-Fi service. Additionally, she allows parents to stay with their children during the exam.

Dr. Aurelia Dunagan and the staff at Chesterfield Pediatric Dentistry, located in suburban St. Louis, aim to make dental visits as stress-free as possible. Dr. Dunagan strives to educate patients and their parents about dental health care and provide them with tips to maintain healthy teeth for a lifetime.

With a focus on preventive dentistry, Dr. Aurelia Dunagan provides a broad array of information on her website. She advises parents to discuss with their children the importance of keeping their teeth healthy, proper steps for brushing and flossing, and a list of snacks that promote oral health. Other resources provided by Dr. Dunagan include downloadable, printable charts that make it easier for parents to keep a record of new and lost baby teeth and for children to track their daily dental care. Aurelia Dunagan, D.M.D., also discusses how issues such as thumb sucking and teeth grinding affect long-term oral health.

Dr. Aurelia Dunagan and her staff also contribute to the field of pediatric dentistry through an biannual outreach program to which they have donated their time and services. The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors Give Kids a Smile, held twice a year to provide children from across the United States with free dental services. Dr. Dunagan belongs to the ADA and several other professional organizations for dentists.