If you’re knee-deep into the teething phase, your mind is consumed with all things teeth and comfort. But did you know you should also be looking for pediatric dentists for your newly toothy baby? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests babies’ first dental visit be scheduled six months after their first teeth erupt or shortly after their first birthday.
The thought of taking your little one to the dentist for the first time may seem daunting, but don’t worry. This Guide to El Paso Pediatric Dentists will provide you with kid-friendly options. There are many offices that have a fun vibe, including games, climbers, cartoons, and much more to make the experience a fun and comfortable one.
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From the gummy smile to that toothy grin, we hope that this Guide to El Paso Pediatric Dentists helps you find the perfect fit for your little one.
Below are a few of our top picks followed by all the offices around town.
Smile Center For Kids
Smile Center for Kids has two locations in town:
Edgemere Location
12801 B Edgemere Blvd, Suite 112
El Paso, TX 79938
Phone: 915-995-6365
Sunland Location
1050 Sunland Park Dr, Suite B200
El Paso, TX 79922
Phone: 915-975-3496
Both locations offer a variety of services, including early dental care, cleanings and check-ups, emergency dental care, frenectomies (lip/ tongue tie), dental sealants, special needs dentistry, sedation dentistry, orthodontics, and teeth whitening for children. Smile Center for Kids also offers Saturday appointments and online booking. The atmosphere is fun, colorful, and inviting for little ones. Their play areas include climbers, a book wall, and cartoons playing on the waiting room TVs. Not to mention, they can watch their favorite cartoons while getting their teeth cleaned too.
The Croc Doc
The Croc Doc is located at:
7878 Gateway Blvd East, Suite 101
El Paso, TX 79915
The Croc Doc specializes in pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, and special needs dentistry. They have created a kid-friendly environment to make all children feel comfortable during their visit. The toddler play area in the waiting room is a hit with the littles and helps them play their nerves away. This office also offers Saturday visits by appointment only.
E.P. Dentistry 4 Kids
E.P. Dentistry 4 Kids was voted El Paso’s best in 2020! This practice has three convenient locations around town:
Zaragoza Location
1502 N. Zaragoza Rd
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: 915-855-4442
Mesa Location
5867 N. Mesa St
El Paso, TX 79912
Phone: 915-504-6888
Dyer Location
9813 Dyer St, Suite #100
El Paso, TX 79924
Phone: 915-791-0123
This practice offers oral examinations, dental cleanings, dental sealants and fillings, crowns, space maintainers, silver diamine fluoride, and a variety of sedation methods. The pediatric dentists at this office believe that children’s mouths are different from adults, and they dedicate their practice to infants through adolescence. Their lobbies have areas dedicated to toddlers as well as an iPad wall and video game stations. Their patient rooms are also catered to little ones to make them feel comfortable during their visit.
Galaxia Dental
This unique dental office is located on the east side of town at:
1700 N. Zaragoza Rd, Suite 133
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: 915-856-8888
Galaxia Dental is a space-themed office with a larger-than-life spaceship and astronaut hanging in the waiting room. They specialize in pediatric dentistry along and also offer adult dentistry. So the entire family can go for a teeth cleaning in a one-stop shop. They offer cleanings, fillings and crowns, extractions, and emergency care. They are also open until 7:00 pm on weeknights and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays.
Texas Kids Dental
Texas Kids Dental has locations that span the El Paso region.
West Office
7480 Remcon Circle
El Paso, TX 79912
Phone: 915-259-8026
Americas Office
555 North Americas
El Paso, TX 79907
Phone: 915-858-6868
Joe Battle Office
3650 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
Phone: 915-855-0948
Fabens Location
1018 E. Fabens Rd
Fabens, TX 79838
Phone: 915-764-0096
Horizon Location
13468 Eastlake Blvd
El Paso, TX 79928
Phone: 915-852-5060
Texas Kids Dental offers a Texas-sized experience from a full-sized carrousel in the waiting room to patient rooms catered to making kids feel relaxed while having their teeth cleaned. Several of the locations are open nights until 9:00 pm, and all locations are open Saturdays for appointments. They specialize in pediatric dental care and offer services such as teeth cleaning, sedation dentistry, preventative and restorative dental care, and panoramic X-rays. They also offer orthodontics. This practice provides a gentle and fun environment to help kids have the best dental experience they can.
We hope that this guide will help you navigate your options and find the best dental experience and care for your little one. A fun and positive first dental exam will set them up for a healthy future!
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