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Excellence in Pediatric Care

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates is a specialty dental office just for kids! Our professional, gentle, and caring pediatric dentists have been providing quality dental care to children and adolescents since 1965.

Beyond graduation from dental school, all of the pediatric dentists at Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates have completed an additional 2-year residency in pediatrics.   Because of our specialty training, we are more knowledgable and experienced with the dental conditions that arise in children than a general dentist who does not specialize in children’s dentistry.

Dentistry Designed for Every Child

We are specially trained and equipped to treat children who have special needs, children who require a large amount of dental work, or children who are anxious and simply need a little extra care. We even offer hospital dentistry so we can complete all of your child’s dental work in one visit, while they sleep!

We look forward to meeting you and your child soon!

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Pediatric Dentist? Or General Dentist?

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If you are looking for a dentist to care for your children’s teeth, chances are you will find several general dental practitioners who advertise that they treat children. Now the question is – why is it important to choose a pediatric dentist rather than a general dentist?

Children’s dentistry is so much more than just taking care of the teeth. While parents can take their child to any dentist, there are several reasons to bring your children to a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists have the education and training to specifically treat children. This added training allows them to understand children’s dental health, growth, and development.

Most children can be wary of dentists because of the pain associated with toothaches and dental treatment. Other times, parents can influence how children perceive dental professionals. A successful children’s dentist understands this anxiety and provides an atmosphere of trust and comfort, helping children have a positive experience. Pediatric dentists not only take care of children’s dental concerns, but also establish a relationship that will help them develop good dental habits and ensure optimum dental health for their future.

Another factor is the environment in the dentist office. Is it child-friendly? Does it make the dental visit a fun and encouraging one? A successful pediatric dental office should have a strategically arranged office to be an inviting atmosphere and provide exciting activities for children to enjoy while waiting. Children should be excited to visit the dentist because of the environment that has been created. These are all questions you should be asking yourself when choosing the pediatric dentist that is right for your kids.

Lastly, a good children’s dentist knows how to treat a child as a patient and as an individual.

Choosing the right dentist for your child is an important decision. After all, pediatric dentists are your partners in caring for your children’s teeth. A child’s dental health is critical, not just for their teeth but for their overall health.