Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Pediatric Dental Care in Christiana, DE
At Wild Smiles Dentistry For Kids, we prioritize your child's smile through personalized, gentle care rooted in excellence and preventative strategies. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive dental services, from routine checkups to emergency treatments, ensuring optimal oral health. We emphasize education and prevention, offering thorough exams, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments to maintain dental wellness. Our commitment to safety follows strict sterilization protocols recommended by the ADA, OSHA, and CDC.With continuous professional development, we stay at the forefront of pediatric dental advancements, utilizing modern techniques and equipment. We strive to create a positive, relaxing environment for every visit, treating each child as an individual to build trust and comfort. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care that supports lifelong dental health and confidence.
Services
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Sealants
Orthodontic Treatment
Dental Emergencies
Pediatric Appliances
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in pediatric dental care since 2000
- Our team implements evidence-based preventative care strategies
- We provide emergency dental services for urgent childhood dental trauma
- Our office features kid-friendly amenities to reduce dental anxiety
- We maintain continuous professional education in pediatric dentistry advancements
What people say
Patience and expertise
Kid-friendly extras
Pleasure instead of chore
Excellent outcome
Personalized care
Services
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation dentistry services help anxious children relax during dental procedures while remaining conscious. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedatives, and other age-appropriate methods tailored to each child's specific needs. This specialized care enables us to provide necessary treatments safely while minimizing distress for both children and parents.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants protect children's molars from decay by creating a barrier against bacteria and acids. Applied as liquid plastic coatings, these sealants fill grooves and fissures that regular brushing can't reach. This preventative measure significantly reduces cavity risk while maintaining tooth aesthetics and function.
Orthodontic Treatment
Early orthodontic treatment addresses bite irregularities and jaw development issues in children. We provide customized appliances to correct alignment problems, prevent future complications, and promote proper dental growth. Our approach focuses on creating space for permanent teeth and improving overall oral functionality.
Dental Emergencies
We specialize in treating common childhood dental emergencies including knocked-out teeth, fractures, and dental trauma. Our team provides immediate care for injuries while offering guidance for home treatment. We emphasize quick response times to preserve dental health and minimize long-term complications from accidents.
Pediatric Appliances
We provide specialized dental appliances for children including space maintainers, thumb-sucking deterrents, and orthodontic expanders. These devices prevent future dental issues, correct harmful habits, and guide proper tooth eruption. Our customized solutions address both preventative and corrective needs in growing children's dental development.
People
Dr. Jay J. Harris
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Harris has provided specialized pediatric dental care in Delaware since 2000. He earned his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a pediatric residency at Temple University. He maintains active memberships in key dental associations.
Questions
What should I do if my child has a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately for urgent care. We handle common emergencies like knocked-out teeth, fractures, and dental trauma with specialized pediatric protocols.
How often should children have dental checkups?
We recommend biannual checkups starting from the eruption of the first tooth to maintain optimal oral health and prevent dental issues.
What is pediatric sedation dentistry?
Sedation helps anxious children relax during dental procedures while remaining conscious. We use safe, age-appropriate methods tailored to each child's needs.
When should children first visit a dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting.
How do dental sealants protect children's teeth?
Sealants create a protective barrier on molars, preventing food particles and bacteria from causing decay in hard-to-clean grooves and fissures.
What orthodontic treatments are available for children?
We offer early orthodontic interventions including space maintainers, expanders, and habit correction appliances to guide proper dental development.
