Kids’ dentistry
Happy visits, healthy smiles
Gentle, playful care from a pediatric dentist, from the first tooth to the teenage years. Parents are always welcome chairside.
Made for kids
A dentist they’ll actually look forward to
A pediatric specialist
Dr. Novak trained for two extra years in children’s dentistry, including kids with special needs.
Tell-show-do
We explain each tool in kid-friendly words and let them try it on a finger first. No surprises.
Prevention that works
Fluoride, sealants and simple habits mean most of our young patients never need a filling.
Treatments & fees
Kids’ Dentistry
Gentle first visits, checkups and sealants from a pediatric dentist who makes it fun.
A gentle, knee-to-knee look at your little one’s teeth, plus tips for brushing at home.
A cleaning, exam and X-rays when due, at a pace that suits your child.
A thin protective coat on the back teeth that blocks most cavities. No needles, no drilling.
A tooth-colored filling for a baby or adult tooth, with laughing gas if it helps.
Your child’s care team
Friendly faces
Dr. Anna Novak
Pediatric Dentist, DDS
Specialist in children’s dentistry, from first teeth to teens. Kids pick the toothpaste flavor and the show on the ceiling; parents can stay chairside.
Grace Chen
Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Gentle hands and practical advice. Grace does cleanings, sealants and whitening, and will show you the flossing trick that finally sticks.
For parents
First visit by the first birthday
An early, happy visit while nothing is wrong is the best way to keep it that way. Here’s how to help at home.
- Under three: a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste, twice a day
- Three to six: a pea-sized amount, with your help brushing
- Water, not juice or milk, in the bottle at bedtime
- Talk about the visit positively; skip words like “hurt” or “needle”
- Sealants on the back molars around age six and twelve
Questions
Kids’ dentistry FAQ
When should my child first see a dentist?
By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. The first visit is short, gentle and mostly about showing you how to care for their teeth.
Can I stay with my child?
Yes. Young children usually sit on your lap. Older kids sometimes prefer to be brave on their own, and that’s fine too.
Is fluoride safe for children?
Yes, in the right amount. It’s one of the most effective ways to prevent cavities. We’ll show you how much toothpaste to use for your child’s age.
What are sealants?
A thin, clear coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It takes minutes, needs no needles and blocks most cavities in those teeth.
Your next checkup is a few taps away
See live availability for every dentist and book the time that suits you. New patients are always welcome.