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Crawford Family Dental

Everyday dentistry near East Sangamon Avenue

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(217) 753-3059WebsiteUpdated Jul 31, 2026

About Crawford Family Dental

Crawford Family Dental, on East Sangamon Avenue, is a general practice built for the kind of long-term dental relationship most families are actually looking for — somewhere to return to for cleanings and checkups, not a single transactional visit.

The practice covers preventive and restorative dentistry together: cleanings and exams, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, and root canal treatment, plus extractions when a tooth is too damaged to restore. Gum disease treatment is handled as part of routine care rather than a specialist referral, and emergency dentistry is available for toothaches and chipped teeth that show up between scheduled visits. Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening round out the offering for patients who want more than the clinical basics addressed.

A long-time family dentist in Springfield is really just a practice a patient keeps coming back to, year after year, rather than switching each time something new comes up.

East Sangamon Avenue's residential surroundings make this the kind of office a family can realistically get to without much planning, which matters more than it sounds like for keeping up with twice-yearly cleanings rather than letting them slip for months at a time.

That kind of continuity has practical value beyond convenience — a dentist who already has a patient's history on file can spot small changes more easily than someone seeing that patient for the first time. It's the sort of advantage that only shows up after a few years with the same practice, which is part of the case for picking a general dentist deliberately rather than defaulting to whichever office is closest at the moment a problem shows up.

Affordable dental care is among the listed services, worth confirming directly when booking. For families searching for a dentist accepting new patients in Springfield, Illinois, or a general dentist near East Sangamon Avenue, Crawford Family Dental covers the preventive-to-restorative range most households actually need.

Crawford Family Dental, on East Sangamon Avenue, is a general practice covering preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care for the whole family.

Business Hours

Monday
7:00 AM4:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM4:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM4:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM5:00 PM
Friday(Today)
8:00 AM12:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Location

Services Offered

Family Dental CareDental CleaningDental FillingsTooth Decay TreatmentDental CrownsDental BridgesRoot Canal TreatmentExtractionsGum Disease TreatmentEmergency DentistryAffordable Dental CareTeeth WhiteningCosmetic Dentistry

Reviews

27 reviews

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M***1 month ago

I had swelling in my gums that had gotten really bad very quickly. I reached out and Dr. Crawford was able to see me on short notice. The staff was very friendly. He was very knowledgeable and caught something that other dentists never informed me of. He was able to treat me and prescribe medicine and an action plan that had the swelling go down and pain to go away within a week. I highly recommend Crawford Family Dental to anyone looking for a dentist in Springfield IL. Updated: I've been a patient of Dr. Sean Crawford for years now, and without question, he's the best dentist I've ever had. My wife and I both trust him with our dental care, and that's not something we take lightly. What sets Dr. Crawford apart isn't just his skill and expertise—it's how much he genuinely cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen, explain things clearly, and make sure you're comfortable every step of the way. You never feel like just another appointment on the schedule. Beyond being an outstanding dentist, he's an even better person. His compassion, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent care are evident in every interaction. The entire team creates a welcoming environment, and it's clear they truly care about the people they serve. If you're looking for a dentist who combines exceptional clinical care with a genuine concern for his patients, I can't recommend Dr. Sean Crawford and Crawford Family Dental highly enough. My wife and I are grateful to have found him.

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K***1 month ago

Amazing company. Wonderful dental practice.

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C***2 months ago

We took our son here based on recommendations from family. Dr. Crawford himself was great, but unfortunately our overall experience wasn’t. Over two years later after our son’s date of service, we received a $31 bill from a debt collector without ever receiving a bill from the office first. When we called to discuss this information, we realized the front office staff entered both our phone number and address incorrectly, even though we filled out a paper registration form at our visit. We were also told that form was “immediately shredded” after being entered, which makes it even more frustrating. Just really disappointed with how this was handled and the lack of communication. We would never return nor recommend this dental office given this experience.

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L***4 months ago

Dr Crawford is the absolute best dentist I’ve ever gone to! I had a lot of cavities as a kid, and Dr Crawford replaced several that I have been putting off getting take care of. He uses a topical solution to numb your gum so you don’t even feel the needle! It was completely painless and so quick! My family just loves him and the care his office provides! 1000% recommend!

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J***4 months ago

Great service and amazing staff

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W***1 year ago

Dr Crawford and team are phenomenal. I have been a patient of his for a long time. After my young daughter had a traumatic experience at another dental office, I brought her to Dr. Crawford and she is no longer scared and the anxiety of going to the dentist has greatly lessened due to them being understanding, kind and patient with her. I can't recommend this dental office enough!!!

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J***2 years ago

Dr. Crawford Family Dental provided a professional and friendly experience. He was very willing to answer any questions and calm my anxiety of the procedure. His office made sure the prescriptions needed were in place for comfort prior to and following the dental work. There is a great level of communication and trust in Dr. Crawford's work. Highly recommend Crawford Family Dental!

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S***2 years ago

WOW!!! I absolutely adore Crawford Dental! Everyone is so kind and welcomed me w/ a smile. Dr.Crawford is very tentative and does an amazing job! I have horrible dental anxiety and I am beyond thankful how staff and Dr. Crawford took care of me. I will be a patient for life! THANK YOU!

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