Six core services and one referral network. We tell you exactly what each appointment looks like — including how long, how much, and how scary (spoiler: not very).
The classic twice-a-year visit, scaled down to kid size. Your child's first checkup is recommended around 12 months — earlier than most parents expect, but kinder on the kid because they're not yet old enough to be wary of new experiences.
Sealants are a clear, BPA-free coating painted onto the chewing surface of permanent molars when they come in (around age 6 and again around age 12). They prevent about 80% of cavities in those teeth. Painless, no drill, takes 10 minutes for the whole mouth.
We use fluoride varnish at every checkup — it's the single most evidence-backed cavity-prevention tool in pediatric dentistry. We're happy to talk through any concerns about systemic fluoride, water exposure, or sourcing for parents who want to discuss it.
If your child has a cavity, we'll restore it with a tooth-colored, BPA-free composite resin. Most fillings take about 25 minutes per tooth. We numb the area with a topical first (no needle yet), then the local anesthetic — and we always show the syringe to older kids who want to know what's happening, never to younger kids who don't.
For kids who are very anxious, very young, or undergoing longer procedures, we offer two levels of sedation: nitrous oxide ("happy gas") and oral conscious sedation. Both are safe, short-acting, and well-studied. We're conservative about when we recommend them — most kids do beautifully without any sedation at all.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child be screened by age 7. We do this screening at every regular checkup starting then — looking at jaw growth, tooth crowding, bite alignment, and any habits (thumb, tongue) that could affect alignment. Most kids don't need anything done before age 11.
We don't do braces in-house. We refer to one of three local orthodontists we've vetted personally for kid-friendliness. We'll send your records over, call ahead, and follow up after. We don't take referral fees from any practice.
Roughly 30% of our patients have a sensory, developmental, or medical need that makes a typical dental visit harder. We've trained around it. We offer pre-visit photo books of the office, longer "meet the chair" sessions before any cleaning happens, weighted blankets, and noise-canceling headphones for the chair.
New patients usually get a first visit within seven days. Returning families can self-book in our portal.
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