Happy Valley Pediatric Dentistry

A New Children’s Dental Office in North Phoenix

NOW OPEN and welcoming new patients.

We are often asked questions by our patients about:

Our office accepts most major dental insurance plans. Please call our office for a list of the insurance plans we accept.

If your child has an accident requiring immediate dental treatment, please call our office at (623) 516-2800. We will see your child immediately. The first 30 minutes after an accident are the most critical to treating dental trauma.

Our schedule may be delayed in order to accommodate an injured child. Please accept our apologies in advance should this occur during your appointment. We would do the same if your child were in need of emergency treatment.

Plastic mouthguards can be used to protect a child's teeth from sport related injuries. A custom mouthguard developed by a pediatric dentist will protect your child from injuries to the teeth, face and even provide protection from severe head injuries by providing a small cushion for shock absorbing.

It is our goal to have your child’s first appointment be informative and fun. During the first appointment, a thorough dental examination will be performed. Everything that we do will be explained to your child in friendly terms before we do it. A dental cleaning, Fluoride treatment and x-rays may also be done depending on your child’s needs and your acceptance.

Sedation dentistry refers to the use of sedation during dental treatment. Sedation is most commonly used during extensive procedures, for patients with dental phobia or for patients who find it difficult to sit still. There are different types of sedation, including nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), IV sedation, oral sedatives and general anesthetic.

Dental Insurance

First Appointments

Protecting teeth during sports activities

Emergencies

Sedation Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

Plaque bacteria can be removed with a toothbrush. A soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed for infants, should be used three times a day.

How to clean a baby’s teeth

Baby teeth serve many purposes. They allow a child to speak properly and to chew. They also provide the framework for the permanent dentition.

Are Baby Teeth Really Important?

The Tale of The Tooth Fairy

 

In the misty darkness of early dawn, The Tooth Fairy descends undetected.

In practiced, careful silence she lightly lifts the pillow of a sleeping child.  With deft and dainty fairy hands she replaces the useless tooth with tantalizing treats.

The sleeping child briefly stirs as the benevolent Tooth Fairy whisks away, tooth in hand on her appointed rounds.

At day break cries of glee and disbelief can be heard throughout the house as tiny, sleepy hands discover the Tooth Fairy's handiwork.

Mom and Dad deny the deed
- They know better!

- Author Unknown

The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. The difference is a matter of semantics. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are the same.

DDS or DMD