Children's Dentists in Tucson, Arizona

M. Sottosanti
School has started again and it's time to take your children for their regular dental check-ups. Below are dentists in Tucson, Arizona, who specialize in pediatric dentistry and specifically make children feel comfortable and unafraid while they are at the dentist.

1. What: Kool Smiles of East Tucson
Where: 5504 E. 22nd Street, at 22nd Street and Craycroft Road next to Wal-Mart
Telephone number: 520-777-0790
Website: www.koolsmilespc.com
Parents are allowed to be with their children in the treatment areas. Kool Smiles accepts most insurance including but not limited to: AHCCCS, APIPA, Health Choice, Phoenix Health Care, S-CHIP-Kidscare, Pima Health System, University Physicians, United Concordia - TRICARE, Indian Health Services. If you don't have insurance they offer their new Boca Plan, which is a discounted cash plan. Boca Plan members receive up to 50% discounts. For payments they accept cash, Care Credit and most major credit cards. Please call the telephone number above to make an appointment.

2. What: Kool Smiles of South Tucson
Where: 2990 S. 6th Avenue, in the Food City Shopping Center
Telephone number: 520-777-0790
Website: www.koolsmilespc.com
Parents are allowed to be with their children in the treatment areas. Kool Smiles accepts most insurance including but not limited to: AHCCCS, APIPA, Health Choice, Phoenix Health Care, S-CHIP-Kidscare, Pima Health System, University Physicians, United Concordia - TRICARE, Indian Health Services. If you don't have insurance they offer their new Boca Plan, which is a discounted cash plan. Boca Plan members receive up to 50% discounts. For payments they accept cash, Care Credit and most major credit cards. Please call the telephone number above to make an appointment.

3. What: Mark D. Maklin Pediatric Dentist
Where: 2370 N. Wyatt Drive, Suite 110, across from Tucson Medical Center between Craycroft Road & Rosemont Road
Telephone number: 325-6991
Dentist Mark D. Maklin treats and provides preventive care to patients from birth to teens. He also does in-office sedation and hospital dentistry. Along with general dental procedures, he does orthodontic care including braces and cosmetic bonding and sealants.

4. What: General Dentistry 4 Kids
Where: 4 locations: 295 W. Valencia Road; 2102 N. Country Club Road; 1743 W. Prince Road #115; and 1057 N. Kolb Road;
Telephone numbers: Valencia-573-0835 ; Country Club-323-1400; Prince-408-2288; and
Kolb-546-3185.
Website: www.gd4k.com
General Dentistry provides general dentistry and orthodontics. They are having a special right now: free child cleaning with an exam. General Dentistry 4 Kids accepts most insurance including but not limited to: AHCCCS, Arizona Physicians IPA, CMDP, Health Choice, Pima Health Systems, Mercy Care, University Physicians, Indemnity Plans, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, United Concordia, United Healthcare and UFCW.

5. What: Dr. Jean Lewis
Where: 2810 N. Swan Rd., Suite 140, at the Northeast corner of Swan and Glenn in the Buehler Capital Management Business Complex
Telephone number: 881-2966
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Website: www.azkidsdentist.com/
Dr. Jean Lewis provides general dentistry to children. She has a beautiful children's waiting area filled with lots of toys and games to keep a child busy and less anxious, as they wait to be seen by the dentist. A 5% discount is given for full cash and check payments prior to the time of services. Dr. Lewis's office also accepts these credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. Insurance accepted are: Delta Dental, Aetna, Metlife, Principal Life, Fortis, Provident, Mass Mutual, and most other dental insurances. Her office also works with CareCredit, a monthly insurance plan, which can be applied for on the website. Call to make an appointment, or contact her office via online on the website. You can also call their office for after hours emergencies.

6. What: Northwest Children's Dentistry: Dentists: Norman Bunch & Jennifer Marshall
Where: 7610 N La Cholla Blvd., across from the Foothills Mall
Telephone number: 544-8522
Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.; Thursdays: by appointment
Website: www.nwkidsdds.com
Parents are only encouraged to go into the treatment area with their children during the first visit. Northwest Children's dentistry accepts all insurance. They also accept cash, checks, debit cards and most major credit cards.

7. What: Dr. Jaw Orthodontists
Where: 5747 E. 5th Street, at 5th Street & Craycroft Road
Telephone number: 747-5297(JAWS)
Office Hours: Monday: 7:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.; Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.; Thursday & Friday: 7:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Weekend hours are available by appointment.
Website: www.DrJAW.net
Dr. Jaw is a provider of the Invisalign Elite braces and others. Right now Dr. Jaw is having these back-to-school specials: free exams for everyone who has an appointment & free sports mouth guards, while supplies last. Parents must accompany middle and high school students to receive the free mouth guard. Dr. Jaw also provides dentistry to the entire family. Dr. Jaw accepts most insurance plans and flexible payment options are available.

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M. Sottosanti writes as a hobby and is currently working on her first book about her experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD).  View profile

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  • Michele Starkey10/8/2010

    A good dentist for kids can make all of the difference in a lifetime of dental appts. Mine scared the bejeezes out of me and I still get panic attacks before cleanings! cheers

  • Michele Starkey10/8/2010

    A good dentist for kids can make all of the difference in a lifetime of dental appts. Mine scared the bejeezes out of me and I still get panic attacks before cleanings! cheers

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