Preventive care, gentle treatments, and a team that knows how to connect with kids ages 4 to 12. A kids dentist your child actually looks forward to visiting.
These are the years when your child’s smile is going through its biggest transformation. Baby teeth are falling out. Adult teeth are coming in. Habits around brushing, flossing, and diet are being shaped every day.
A pediatric dentist who specializes in this age group understands how to:
Parent Tip: By age 6 or 7, most children can start brushing on their own with some supervision. Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush twice a day, and floss once a day—especially between teeth that touch.
Every visit is tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage. Here is what a typical appointment looks like for kids ages 4 to 12.
Our front desk team greets your child by name. We make sure they feel safe and comfortable before anything begins.
Gentle plaque removal, polishing, and flossing. The dentist checks for cavities, monitors adult teeth, evaluates the bite, and takes low-radiation digital X-rays when needed.
A quick fluoride varnish to strengthen enamel. Then we walk you through everything we found and answer all your questions.
These are the treatments and services we provide most often for this age group.
Protective coatings on back teeth that block cavities. Quick and painless.
Learn More →Tooth-colored fillings with a gentle approach and lots of encouragement.
Learn More →We track jaw and tooth development and advise when orthodontic referral is needed.
Custom-fitted mouth guards for active kids in sports and play.
Our office is designed for kids. From the waiting room to the treatment chair, everything is built to make your child feel comfortable and even excited about their dental visit. We go slow, explain everything in kid-friendly language, and let your child feel in control.
“Junior Smiles is AMAZING. The staff is so friendly and caring. My son actually looks forward to his dental appointments now. I can’t recommend them enough!”
Answers from our board-certified pediatric dentists.
We treat children from their first tooth through their teen years.
Our pediatric dental office is conveniently located for families throughout the region.