Pediatric Dentists: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dentists with Panache

'Dentist', the word alone makes some adults quake with fear. Today's dentists are a far cry from those we may have dealt with in childhood. They understand the fears people have about having things placed in the mouth. If we had had pediatric dentists as children, perhaps as adults, we wouldn't be so reluctant to take our children to the dentist.

Take a look at some of Lancaster County Pennsylvania's finest Pediatric Dentistry Practices. Some of the areas finest dentists have gone the extra mile to have taken undergraduate work in psychology to better understand children. Others are intrinsically in tune to being able to comfort children in stressful situations.

M2 Dentistry for Teens
2135 Noll Drive
Lancaster PA 17603
(717) 397-7750

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2135 Noll Drive
Lancaster PA 17603
(717) 397-7750

These offices are home-away-from-home to business and life partners, Dr Maria Meliton and Dr Lee Patalowski. With her undergraduate background in psychology and his panache for working with special needs children, their offices are unique. Everything in the office is geared to make a child feel comfortable and cared, including the décor. This would mean nothing if they weren't outstanding in the field of dentistry, which they are. Both dentists have received honors as experts in the practice of pediatric dentistry. They are on active staff members at Lancaster General Hospital. Their offices see patients by appointment only. Paper work for insurance is encourage to be handled prior to the first visit so the total focus of the visit can be on your child. Hours are M-F, 8 am. - 5 pm. Interest free financing can be arranged through Care Credit.

Lancaster Pediatric Dental Associates
1875 Lititz Pike
Lancaster PA 17601
(717) 560-9002

Word of mouth in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has Dr Ross, Dr Coblentz, and Dr Harrison high on the list, as must see pediatric dentists. However if you were to judge them by their website alone, they would probably slip to the bottom. Don't be fooled; these dentists at this practice are top notch. Dr Ross, father of two, is the first pediatric dentist in the Lancaster County to become A Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As mothers, Dr Coblentz and Harrison treat your children as if they were their own.

This office offer both preventive and restorative dental care. They can perform oral surgical services, interceptive orthodontic (treatments needed to expand the palate so when orthodontic treatments ensue they are less painful), and esthetic dentistry. "Payment for dental services is due at the time treatment or cleaning is provided". They do accept Care Credit. The office will file the claims for dental insurance for patients as a courtesy. This group has hospital privileges at Lancaster General Hospital. Hours M-Th 7:30 - 4:30, F 8 -12

SmileBuilderz
1685 Crown Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 481-7645

As implied by the name, is to put a healthy smile on your child's face for life and while they are in the office. The office is devoted to caring for your child's dental needs as well as your own. It is one of the few offices offering Saturday hours. The decor is inviting and welcoming. Most dental needs can be taken care of in this office for children and young adults, including the removal of wisdom teeth. This office stresses the importance of preventative car. Dr Eric Felix is the director of the fine facility and dentistry staff. As the cost of dentistry can be prohibitive, Smilebuiderz "has a very low rate financing plan to cover your entire family". Hours M - Th, 8 am - 8 pm., Sa 8 am - 4 pm.

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Quotes related to the financial aspects of the dental practices are from that office's own website. Links to those websites have been provided.