We recommend bringing your child in by their first birthday or within 6 months of their first tooth.
The first visit is typically short and focused on helping your child feel comfortable. We’ll check their teeth, talk with parents, and keep it positive and stress-free.
That’s very common. We use kid-friendly language, a fun environment, and gentle care to help build confidence. We also offer “Happy Visits” to ease anxiety.
Yes, we accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans. Our team is happy to help you understand your coverage.
Most children should visit the dentist every six months for cleanings and checkups.
Brushing twice a day, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and regular dental visits are the best ways to prevent cavities. Check out our blog for more tips and tricks!
Yes. We provide care for every kind of smile and are experienced in working with children of all abilities.
Yes. We use low-radiation digital X-rays and only take them when necessary for your child’s care.
Yes. If your child has a dental emergency, give us a call and we’ll help you as quickly as possible.
A pediatric dentist specializes in caring for children’s teeth from infancy through adolescence, with a focus on comfort, prevention, and education.
You can schedule online anytime or give us a call. Our team is happy to help find a time that works for your family.
We have locations in: East Salem, West Salem, Keizer, Hillsboro, Corvallis, Silverton, and soon to be Woodburn. Visit our locations page to find the clinic closest to you.
If a parent or guardian refuses to provide history, it may affect the provider’s ability to safely treat the child, but the obligation to attempt to obtain and maintain this history is a part of professional standards required by state regulations.
We ask for photos so that our dental assistants can easily identify who they’re bringing back for an appointment, and to ensure we’re not bringing back the wrong patient for the wrong type of appointment.
We ask parents to check in 15 minutes early so we can ensure that all questions are answered, and all paperwork is completed prior to their appointment start time. To be able to see as many kiddos as possible, we have a very strict late policy and if patients are late, we may have to work them back into the schedule to ensure that our patients who showed up on time are able to be brought back on time.