Pediatric Dentist Practices in St. Louis

Let's be honest. Nobody likes to go to the dentist. It is a form of torture that should be outlawed. You are forced to sit in a contraption that is foolishly labeled a chair with your mouth wide open while a sadistic hygentist scrapes away at your teeth, gums and anything else that may be in the way. If adults run and hide when they get the bi-yearlyl postcard in the mail, why should we expect our children to act any different?

Well, young dental patients in the St. Louis Metro Area can expect a much gentler experience when it comes to going to the dentist thanks to three unique pediatric dental practices.

West County Pediatric Dentistry is located in Ballwin, MO at 956 Kehrs Mills Road. Dr. Shahnaz B. Ahmed has been practicing pediatric dentistry since 2000 when she began her pediatric dentistry rececidency at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital.

Dr. Ahmed recognizes the importance of getting to know your child and puts more emphasis on making the office experience fun and silly rather than sterile and frightening. Colorful, themed rooms await your little girl or boy where they can relax in a jungle setting or pretend they are as carefree as a fish under the sea. No matter which room they choose it will be a perfect distraction to help them through a dental exam.

West County Pediatric Dentistry is open Monday thru Thursday. You can reach Dr. Ahmed and her team at (636)527-2779 to set-up an appointment or tour the office.

Pediatric dentistry should not only be enticing to kids, but it should also strive to educate parents. The dental offices of Dr. Sarah A. Smith, DDS and Kristen M. Fahlan, DMD make patient education a priority.

At this pediatric dental office located at 322 Jungermann Road in St. Peters, MO, you will find an office inspired by children. Castles and dinosaurs are are part of the decor, but the appealing feature of this dental practice is the emphasis on patient education.

There are big dinosaur teeth for children to practice brushing while they are at the office and online the dental practice has a complete patient education page. This feature gives parents up-to-date information on topics ranging from baby's first tooth to dental care for children with special needs to a tooth chart that gives all of us a refresher in just what tooth goes where.

This practice has been open since 2000 in St. Peters and both Dr. Smith and Dr. Fahlan can be reached Monday through Saturday at (636) 477-1200. If you have a question keeping you up in the middle of the night, no need to wait. You can visit their website www.drsarahsmith.com and send a question via the Ask the Doctor link.

Another pediatric dentist office in the Metro area is Parrot Pediatric Dentists. Located at 1519 Highway 94 South in St. Charles, MO, Dr. Parrot offers a kid friendly office that will provide your child with dental services well into their teens.

At Parrot Pediatric Dentists, the team of dental professionals know that sometimes dental work can be expensive. They work with you and your dental insurance provider to make sure you get the most out of your benefits. In addition, if you find that a certain procedure is not covered fully or at all by your insurance, they have payments plans that can help you pay for the dental procedure.

Parrot Pediatric Dentists want your child to have a smile that they are proud of and do not want the lack of insurance to hinder this.

For more information on avaialable appointments, you may contact their office at (636) 946-0181.

If you are searching for a pediatric dentist in a different area from the ones mentioned above, you can always call your insurance provider for a referral or go online to www.1800dentist.com to find a pediatric dentist in your area.

Ideally, according to the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, the best time for your child to begin a relationship with a pediatric dentist is by age one. However, it is never to late to have your child make his or her first dental visit. Proper care of your child's teeth can improve their chances of having fewer cavities or problems that need extensive corrective services by orthodontists in their pre-teen years.

Pediatric dentistry is a speciality that brightens a child's smile and takes the fear out of going to the dentist.

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