Every treatment, explained in plain language

The individual procedures behind our services, from X-rays and sealants to laser tie releases and same-day emergency care. Each one covers what it is, how it works, and the questions parents ask us first.

Dental Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings that repair a cavity while removing as little healthy tooth as possible.

Dental Fluoride

A quick topical treatment that hardens enamel and helps young teeth resist decay, with a fluoride-free option.

Dental Sealants

A thin protective coating over back teeth, where most childhood cavities start.

Dental X-Rays

Low-dose images that show what is happening under the gums and between the teeth.

Exams & Cleanings

A gentle cleaning and a full look at how your child's teeth, bite, and gums are developing.

The laser handpiece and protective eyewear laid out chairside for a frenectomy

Frenectomies

A quick Solea laser release of a tongue or lip tie for babies, children, or teens, when assessment shows one is needed.

Frenectomy Aftercare & Stretches

What the first few weeks after a tongue or lip tie release look like, including the stretches that help it heal well.

A child's jaw and bite being assessed during a growth and development check

Growth & Development Checks

A close look at how your child's jaws, bite, and airway are developing, and whether growth is on track.

In-Office General Anesthesia

When a child needs to be fully asleep for treatment, an anesthesiologist comes to our office, so there is no hospital visit.

Knocked-out Permanent Tooth

Keep the tooth in milk, call us immediately, and time becomes the thing that matters.

The Solea dental laser in the treatment room at Smile Gallery

Laser Dentistry

Solea laser treatment in place of a blade or a drill, which means less bleeding, less swelling, and a faster recovery.

Lost or Loose Fillings

A same-week fix when a filling comes out or starts to feel loose.

Nano-Hydroxyapatite

Our fluoride-free option: the same mineral tooth enamel is made of, applied in the office and used at home in toothpaste.

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

A mild, breathable sedative that helps a nervous child relax while staying awake, and wears off within minutes.

Pulpectomies

A full clean-out of an infected baby tooth's nerve canals, so the tooth can stay put.

A sectioned model of a molar and instruments laid out chairside

Pulpotomies

Removing infected pulp from the crown of a baby tooth while keeping the root intact.

Severe Toothache

Pain that wakes a child at night needs looking at the same day, not next week.

A dental team member painting silver diamine fluoride onto a child's back tooth with a tiny brush, no drilling needed

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

A painless liquid brushed onto a cavity to help stop it from growing, with no drilling and no shots. It permanently stains the decay black.

Space Maintainers

A small appliance that holds the gap open when a baby tooth is lost too early.

Special Needs Dentistry

Visits paced, staffed, and planned around what your child needs to get through them.

A happy baby sitting in the dental chair before a tongue and lip tie assessment

Tongue & Lip Tie Assessment

A functional assessment for babies, children, and teens, looking at feeding, speech, sleep, and how the tongue actually moves.

Tooth Abscess

A swollen gum or face means infection, and infection does not wait for a routine slot.

Tooth Extractions

Removing a tooth that cannot be saved, with comfort options and clear aftercare.

Zirconia Crowns

A white ceramic crown for a damaged baby tooth, strong enough to last and natural looking.