Dr. Cristine Smith DDS
Dentist
5300 W Main St Belleville IL, 62226About
Dr. Cristine Smith is a Dentist practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Smith specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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